West Ham’s loosing streak continued Friday, cementing their worst start to a season in 52 years.
West Ham United’s Premier League hopes took another setback suffering a 2-1 loss against Leeds United Friday night.
Leeds United took control of the pitch from the opening whistle, with Brenden Aaronson scoring the first goal within just three minutes of the match. West Ham’s troubles only broadened twelve minutes later, as Joe Rodon secured a 2-0 lead for Leeds United, heading the ball straight into the bottom left corner.
Lucas Paqueta came close to securing a goal for West Ham; however, his celebration was short-lived as the offside flag confirmed a comfortable 2-0 lead for Leeds United.
Leeds United kept control of the game up until the 90th minute when Mateus Fernandes guided the header into the bottom corner of the goal, making it 2-1. But at the full-time whistle, West Ham United couldn’t bring it back, with the final score at 2-1 to Leeds United.
But what does this loss mean for the Premier League table?
Whilst Leeds finally claimed their first home win since the start of the season, climbing to 15th in the Premier League table, struggles deepened for West Ham United. Friday’s defeat saw them drop to 19th in the Premier League table, coming dangerously close to the bottom of the leaderboard.
This loss is not a new feeling for West Ham United, or their new manager Nuno Espirito Santo, marking the team’s third consecutive loss. Following the dismissal of Graham Potter, previous manager of West Ham United, Nuno Espirito was appointed as West Ham United’s new manager in late September. And it has not been an easy journey for the manager so far.
In Nuno’s post-match interview with BBC Sport, he acknowledged the flaws for Friday’s game, noting that the game ‘started very badly’. The West Ham manager further expressed his frustration towards the players adding ‘the players also have to help us, there is a lack of focus and commitment’.
Nuno Espirito Santo also reflected on the difficulties he has faced since taking over as West Ham manager, admitting the role has been a significant challenge. However, despite the tough start, he told the BBC ‘although it’s a big challenge, I will keep finding solutions to ensure we compete better’.
West Ham now turn their attention to their next home game against Newcastle at London Stadium on Sunday the 2nd of November. With pressure rising, and confidence running low, the big question remains, can West Ham improve their performance, or are they destined for the bottom of the league table?
