West Ham’s Premier League schedule has become critical in determining their fate this season. Following Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over West Ham United, the team’s remaining fixtures will decide whether they remain in the Premier League or face relegation.
Impact of Arsenal’s Win on West Ham
Arsenal’s recent win over West Ham has had a wide impact. Nottingham Forest and Leeds United have secured Premier League survival as a result of the match. The outcome means that either West Ham or Tottenham Hotspur will join Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship next season.
West Ham’s Crucial Upcoming Games
West Ham are scheduled to visit Newcastle next Sunday. They also face Leeds, on what could be a critical final day game. Tottenham visit Chelsea on May 19 before hosting Everton on the final day.
Disallowed Goal Controversy
West Ham thought they had scored an equaliser in stoppage time through Callum Wilson’s strike. However, there was a lengthy stoppage for a review by VAR. An on-field review was then recommended to the match official, who announced that the goal would be disallowed for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya by West Ham’s Pablo.
A draw would have meant that Forest and Leeds could still mathematically be relegated. It would have taken a significant goal difference swing, with the clubs on -2 and -5 respectively and West Ham entering the game on -19.
Forest and Leeds Secure Survival
Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Newcastle United earlier in the day to put them seven points clear of the drop zone with two games to go. Leeds have had safety confirmed without taking the field this weekend. They are seven points heading into Monday’s match against Spurs.
- Forest take on Manchester United and Bournemouth in their remaining fixtures.
- Leeds take on Brighton & Hove Albion after the Spurs game.
Leeds were promoted as Championship winners last season and have now joined Sunderland in avoiding relegation back to the second tier at the first time of asking. In the last two seasons, each of the three promoted sides have been relegated straight back to the Championship.
West Ham’s upcoming matches against Newcastle and Leeds will be decisive in determining whether they can avoid relegation and remain in the Premier League next season.