West Ham stay clear of drop zone after Wilson’s vital late winner against Everton
The Guardian · 2026-04-25 · archive
Vitalii Mykolenko crossed from the left, James Tarkowski headed the ball down, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall lashed it into the back of the net and for a moment it felt as if West Ham were sliding towards the Championship.It was 1-1 at the London Stadium, Tomas Soucek’s opener on his 250th appearance for the east Londoners cancelled out. But added time is proving crucial in this relegation battle. Last week it was Georginio Rutter shattering Tottenham with a late equaliser for Brighton. This time it was Callum Wilson popping up in the 92nd minute to score his ninth goal in his last...
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West Ham United secured a vital victory against Everton at the London Stadium, distancing themselves from the relegation zone. Tomas Soucek marked his 250th appearance for the club by scoring the opening goal, providing the home side with an early lead. Everton equalised after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall converted a chance created by a headed pass. With the match seemingly heading toward a draw, Callum Wilson provided a decisive moment in stoppage time. Wilson’s 92nd-minute strike secured all three points for the hosts. This result ensures the Hammers maintain a gap over the bottom three during a critical stage of the Premier League campaign.
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