West Ham overcame a late barrage of attacks from London rivals Tottenham to move back into the top four in the midst of the Premier League’s weekend fixtures.
The Hammers raced into the lead in the opening five minutes when a fit-again Michail Antonio reacted first after his initial effort fell invitingly in the six-yard box following a pinpoint Jarrod Bowen cross.
Deservedly ahead at the break, the Irons soon doubled their lead in the second half when Jesse Lingard finished from an acute angle after inadvertently passing to himself.
David Moyes’ side were pegged back when Lucas Moura headed home from a corner but the hosts managed to hold out despite a late onslaught.
The three points lift the Irons to fourth and with a tough run of fixtures on the horizon, this victory could prove pivotal in the race for Europe.
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