West ham v southampton hammers continue survival fight at saints
West Ham United took a crucial step towards securing their Premier League survival with a 3-2 win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
The Hammers, who have been struggling to stay clear of the relegation zone, came from behind to claim the three points and move within three points of safety.
Southampton, who had won their previous two matches, took the lead in the 14th minute through a James Ward-Prowse penalty. However, West Ham responded well and equalized just before halftime through a Michail Antonio header.
The visitors took the lead in the 65th minute through a Jarrod Bowen goal, and although Southampton pulled level again through a Che Adams strike, West Ham secured the win with a late goal from Pablo Fornals.
The victory is a huge boost for West Ham, who have now won three of their last five matches. They will look to build on this result and secure their Premier League status for another season.
Here's a summary of the match:
West Ham United 3-2 Southampton
Goals:
- James Ward-Prowse (14', pen) for Southampton
- Michail Antonio (45') for West Ham United
- Jarrod Bowen (65') for West Ham United
- Che Adams (80') for Southampton
- Pablo Fornals (85') for West Ham United
Assistants:
- Craig Pawson (referee)
- Lee Betts (assistant referee)
- Scott Ledger (assistant referee)
Yellow cards:
- Southampton: James Ward-Prowse, Oriol Romeu
- West Ham United: Declan Rice, Michail Antonio
Red cards:
- None
Attendance:
- St Mary's Stadium, Southampton (capacity: 32,505)
- 29,647 spectators
This result is a significant one for West Ham United, as it helps to ease their relegation fears and gives them a chance to push for a higher finish in the table.