Soucek sinks Burnley as West Ham secure vital second win in a row
Despair and rancour stalk the concrete corridors of the London Stadium as West Ham chase a lifeline.
Hope survives, however, after a second home win in succession for Nuno Espírito Santo’s side.
They beat Burnley, a fellow relegation contender, in a game short on quality.
Tomas Soucek proved decisive, scoring the second.
His shot spilled into substitute Kyle Walker-Peters’ path for the third.
Nevertheless, fans voiced discontent with the club leadership despite the three points.
Earlier, protests included a boycott of the Brentford game and a sit in against Newcastle.
A pre match march had been staged too.
Nuno said the result means everything.
The win could prove vital in the fight to avoid Championship football next season.
The contest was workmanlike rather than stylish, yet the outcome mattered for the club and its supporters.
TLDR:
- West Ham secure a vital home win against Burnley under Nuno Espírito Santo
- Tomas Soucek stars with a goal and a key assist to the third
- The result tightens West Ham’s grip on safety while piling pressure on Burnley
Tomas Soucek
West Ham United