Nottingham Forest snatched a late winner to spoil West Ham's bid for their first victory in 10 games, as Morgan Gibbs-White scored a contentious penalty that sealed the hosts' fate. The visitors' first win since December 14 came at a cost, with Forest extending their winless run to four matches and slipping seven points behind their opponents.
The mood had shifted decisively in West Ham's favor after an early goal from Nicolás Domínguez seemed to have changed the tide of the game. Tomas Soucek's leadership and grit had sparked a sense of life among the players, with Taty Castellanos offering signs of hope before his loan move. However, Forest found themselves struggling for response, with Ange Postecoglou's brief tenure at the City Ground ending in disaster.
The real turning point came when Elliott Anderson's corner was headed past Kyle Walker-Peters by Nicolás Domínguez to level the score. Despite a spirited effort from West Ham, Forest's goal seemed to have given them new life - but it was short-lived. A VAR review awarded West Ham a penalty after Alphonse Areola caught Gibbs-White with his arm, and the hosts capitalized on the opportunity.
Morgan Gibbs-White's decisive moment came in stoppage time, as he slotted home from 12 yards out to seal the win for West Ham. The decision was met with controversy, but the outcome remained unchanged. For Forest, it was another night of woe, with Nuno Espírito Santo's side struggling to defend and concede goals.
The mood at the West Ham dressing room seemed to be one of unity, as players offered their support for their beleaguered manager. Meanwhile, doubts about Nuno's tenure have been growing, with some suggesting that he may not be able to turn the team around. Callum Wilson is also reportedly in talks to leave the club, adding further uncertainty to an already chaotic situation.
In the end, it was Forest who were left reeling from the late drama, as their struggles continued to mount. West Ham's win may have been a fleeting respite for Nuno and his team, but it served only to highlight the depth of their problems.
The mood had shifted decisively in West Ham's favor after an early goal from Nicolás Domínguez seemed to have changed the tide of the game. Tomas Soucek's leadership and grit had sparked a sense of life among the players, with Taty Castellanos offering signs of hope before his loan move. However, Forest found themselves struggling for response, with Ange Postecoglou's brief tenure at the City Ground ending in disaster.
The real turning point came when Elliott Anderson's corner was headed past Kyle Walker-Peters by Nicolás Domínguez to level the score. Despite a spirited effort from West Ham, Forest's goal seemed to have given them new life - but it was short-lived. A VAR review awarded West Ham a penalty after Alphonse Areola caught Gibbs-White with his arm, and the hosts capitalized on the opportunity.
Morgan Gibbs-White's decisive moment came in stoppage time, as he slotted home from 12 yards out to seal the win for West Ham. The decision was met with controversy, but the outcome remained unchanged. For Forest, it was another night of woe, with Nuno Espírito Santo's side struggling to defend and concede goals.
The mood at the West Ham dressing room seemed to be one of unity, as players offered their support for their beleaguered manager. Meanwhile, doubts about Nuno's tenure have been growing, with some suggesting that he may not be able to turn the team around. Callum Wilson is also reportedly in talks to leave the club, adding further uncertainty to an already chaotic situation.
In the end, it was Forest who were left reeling from the late drama, as their struggles continued to mount. West Ham's win may have been a fleeting respite for Nuno and his team, but it served only to highlight the depth of their problems.
like they're stuck in neutral 90% of the time and then boom, one goal changes everything... i'm not sure what's going on with nuno espiroto santo tho 
he's gotta shake things up or risk losing even more players. and that penalty call was a bit dodgy 
still, west ham deserved it kinda. forest just can't catch a break though 
they need to get their act together if they wanna challenge for anything
! i'm still shook about that penalty decision tho... Gibbs-White slotted it home in stoppage time and sealed the deal 
. forest were so close to taking 3 points away from west ham but that controversial penalty call cost them the game 
. nuno's side has been struggling for ages, but this win might just be a turning point for them... or not 
. and poor forest, they're still stuck in their winless run 
. gotta wonder what's going on behind the scenes at west ham tho 
, i dont know how much more of this nuno espirito santo can take 
, seven points behind and their defense is straight trash 
, and now callum wilson is leaving too? 
, guess we'll just have to wait and see if west ham can keep this momentum going or if they'll slip back down into mediocrity 
Their defense is all over the place and they can't even score goals. That penalty from Morgan Gibbs-White was so sketchy - VAR was right to award it though. I don't think West Ham deserves their first win in 10 games, but you gotta give 'em credit for capitalizing on that chance.
the VAR decision was super sketchy tho... 
still, thats football! 
️ at least west ham got a win tho 
. And can we talk about Morgan Gibbs-White for a second? He's like the ultimate goal-scorer, but that penalty was so sketchy 
. Ugh, this game just had all the drama and controversy, can we move on to something else? 
. But seriously, Nuno's under pressure now 
and I'm not sure how much longer he'll be around. Those doubts about him leading the team to success... not exactly what West Ham needs right now 
? Guess that's just life in the Premier League - one minute you're winning, next it's back to square one again!
, but i guess that's just the way the ball bounces sometimes. west ham deserved that win though, they've been grinding hard for ages 
, otherwise it's gonna be tough for him to turn things around 
. callum wilson leaving is a big blow too... i wonder if he'll find a new team that can get him the goals he's been scoring 
i was lowkey rooting for forest till gbs white stepped up and slotted that beauty in stoppage time tho 
and callum wilson leaving? the more things change, the more they stay the same 
Tomas Soucek's leadership is definitely helping them stay focused. But for Forest, it's like they're stuck in neutral 
still trying to figure out who they are as a team. Maybe Nuno Espírito Santo needs some time to get it together? 
what a game!!! I mean, Forest was getting absolutely thrashed out there! 
But seriously, West Ham's squad depth is looking pretty solid right now. They've got some serious talent on the pitch and it's hard to argue with the win. Nuno Espírito Santo's gotta dig deep and figure out what's going on because 4 games without a win? 
. I mean, you've got to feel for Nottingham Forest, they just can't catch a break right now. Four wins on the spin would have been a major boost for them, but instead, it's back to square one. That VAR review was a real controversy 
. It's not like West Ham are in any better shape, but at least they seem to be going through it together as a team 
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and then theres Callum Wilson leaving too? 
and no one's even talkin about why that's happenin... are they just runnin outta ideas or somethin'?