West Ham United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, easing the pressure on their manager, Julen Lopetegui.
However, the result could intensify the scrutiny on Wolves’ boss, Gary O’Neil, as his side remains rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.
Tomas Soucek’s header from Jarrod Bowen’s corner put the Hammers ahead in the second half. Matt Doherty equalized for Wolves with a stunning volley, but Bowen’s precise finish restored West Ham’s lead and sealed the win.
The match was filled with controversial moments. Mohammed Kudus’ goal was correctly disallowed by VAR for offside, while Wolves felt aggrieved that Emerson’s foul on Goncalo Guedes wasn’t punished with a penalty. Additionally, West Ham’s winning goal sparked debate as Konstantinos Mavropanos appeared to foul Santiago Bueno in the build-up.
With this win, West Ham moved up to 14th in the table, nine points clear of the relegation zone. Wolves, on the other hand, remain in 19th place, facing increasing pressure to turn their form around.
