West Ham United secured a significant victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the London Stadium. The result moves the East London club away from the immediate vicinity of the relegation places. According to the Premier League, the defeat for Wolves leaves them clear of the bottom three but under increasing pressure as the season concludes.
Tottenham Hotspur have fallen into the relegation zone following this result. The North London club now occupies 18th position in the table, per Sky Sports. This marks a new low for the side during a difficult campaign. It is the first time the club has occupied a bottom-three spot at this late stage of a season in the modern era.
West Ham showed improved defensive organisation throughout the match to secure the points. Wolves failed to convert late chances, which leaves them in the bottom half of the standings. All three teams remain involved in the battle to avoid the drop to the Championship, according to The Guardian.
