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West Ham 4-0 Wolves: Hammers have fresh hope - but Tottenham in uncharted territory - BBC Sport

West Ham secured a commanding 4-0 win against Wolves, reigniting hopes for a successful season. Meanwhile, Tottenham faces unprecedented challenges in their campaign.

West Ham United has found a glimmer of hope in their Premier League campaign after a resounding 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. This win marks their largest margin of victory this season and has successfully lifted them out of the relegation zone, while simultaneously pushing their London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, into it.

West Ham's Resurgence

The match, held at the London Stadium, showcased a strong performance from West Ham, with Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos each netting two goals. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating, "We are happy, extremely happy. All of us deserve this kind of evening, especially our fans." He acknowledged the support from the crowd, noting that the atmosphere was "amazing, bouncing with energy and helping us in the hard parts." Despite the victory, he emphasized that there is still "a lot of work to do" as they aim for safety in the league.

Tottenham's Struggles

In stark contrast, Tottenham supporters are facing a challenging situation as their team now finds itself in the relegation zone for the first time since 2015. Spurs have previously been close to the bottom three but have never occupied a relegation spot this late in the Premier League era. Their current predicament comes as they prepare for a match against Sunderland, which will be the first under new manager Roberto de Zerbi.

As the battle to avoid relegation intensifies, West Ham's victory has added pressure on Tottenham, who must navigate an unfamiliar territory as they strive to turn their fortunes around.

Source: bbc.com