West Ham Secure Back-to-Back Wins in Relegation Battle

Football

West Ham United secured consecutive Premier League victories, moving within two points of safety.

West Ham United recorded back-to-back Premier League victories, significantly boosting their survival prospects. The Hammers defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 away on January 17, ending a 10-game winless run in the top flight. Callum Wilson scored a 93rd-minute winner against Tottenham, according to beIN SPORTS. They followed this with a 3-1 home win against Sunderland on Saturday, January 24, at the London Stadium. Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen, and Mateus Fernandes scored for West Ham against Sunderland.

These results leave West Ham in 18th position in the Premier League table with 17 points from 22 matches. The club now sits two points behind Nottingham Forest, who occupy 17th place. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo expressed his belief that the team can escape relegation, stating, "We believe [we can escape relegation]. We have to worry about ourselves, work harder and commit more." The recent upturn in form provides renewed hope for the club's top-flight status.

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