Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight
Summary
West Ham lost 3-0 to Brentford despite hitting the goal frame four times during the match. This defeat keeps West Ham only two points ahead of Tottenham, who have a game in hand and could overtake them in the fight to avoid relegation.Key Facts
- West Ham lost 3-0 to Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium.
- West Ham hit the post or crossbar four times during the game, a Premier League joint record this season.
- Brentford scored through an own goal, a penalty by Igor Thiago, and a finish by Mikkel Damsgaard.
- West Ham are two points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, who also have one game left to play.
- Tottenham has a better goal difference and can overtake West Ham with a win at Aston Villa.
- West Ham have three games remaining, including matches against Arsenal and Newcastle.
- The team’s captain Jarrod Bowen and manager Nuno Espirito Santo both stressed the importance of staying positive and focusing on upcoming games.
- Leeds United are nine points ahead of Tottenham after winning against Burnley, pushing the relegation battle into a possible three-team fight.
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