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west ham united Injecting more vitality into them Premier League Victory preserved with a thrilling 3-1 victory Sunderland.
everything looks lost Nuno Espirito SantoLess than two weeks ago, this increasingly troubled team was seven points behind safety.
But they backed up a welcome win over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend as the goal came Crisencio Somerville, Jarrod Bowen Mateus Fernandes reduced the gap on 17th-placed Nottingham Forest to two points.
There’s also a chance Forest can maintain that form as they face a tricky trip brentford on Sunday.
Meanwhile, rescue efforts continue behind the scenes with Argentine midfielder Guido Rodriguez missing from the squad ahead of his move to the club. Valencia and fulham winger Adama Traore Will join soon.
Lucas Paqueta He was once again absent as uncertainty over his future continued, but a less impressive figure emerged from the bench James Ward-Prowsepreviously frozen by Nuno.
Meanwhile, Sunderland lose inspirational captain Granit Xhaka That’s shown with an ankle injury.
The Hammers goalkeeper was the first to threaten after just 90 seconds Alphonse Areola Noah Sadiki’s strong attack had to be given up.
but it is west ham united Bowen took the lead in the 14th minute when he broke through Reinildo Mandava on the right and crossed.
Somerville, one of the shortest players on the pitch, overtook Noddy Mukiele to score his third goal in as many games.
Sadly, hundreds of West Ham fans did not turn up for the first 15 minutes of the game, the latest in a series of protests against the club’s owners, who ultimately missed the goal.
However, they did see a second goal after Ollie Scarles was tripped awkwardly by Trai Hume in the penalty area, with Bowen kicking home his first goal of 2026.
Shortly before half-time they were rubbing their eyes in disbelief when Taty Castellanos’ shot was struck and passed to Fernandez 30 yards out. southampton The midfielder curled a wonderful shot into the top corner.
Sunderland’s recent away form has marred their otherwise impressive return to the top flight, but they did get a goal back in the second half when Brian Brobbie headed in Mukiele’s cross to deny Nuno his first clean sheet since taking over in September.
Xhaka appeared to get into an argument with West Ham fans on the bench after Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien hit the woodwork in the final moments of the game. Tuba A shabby fourth goal was disallowed.
But nothing can take away the shine of West Ham’s second consecutive win and the glimmer of hope that maybe, just maybe, they’re not done yet.
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