Late Jimenez strike sinks Hammers

Fulham beat West Ham 2-1 at the London Stadium when Raúl Jiménez scored five minutes from time, deepening West Ham’s relegation worries after another home defeat.

The Sidney Morning Herald

Rapid Recap | MW18: West Ham vs Fulham

Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Fulham's visit to London Stadium to face West Ham in Premier League Matchweek 18 action.

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The Guardian

Jiménez rouses Fulham to leave Nuno’s hapless West Ham in desperation zone

Raúl Jiménez deepened West Ham’s relegation worries as Fulham snatched victory with five minutes remaining, his second goal in two matches giving Fulham a third straight win. The West Ham youngster Ollie Scarles was in tears after his mistake handed Fulham the victory and deepened his side’s relegation fears. Manchester City’s lunchtime win at Nottingham Forest gave the Hammers the chance to cut the gap to 17th place to just two points. But instead they remain five points adrift of the last safe spot after the first of a run of supposedly winnable games, with Brighton and Forest still to come to east London, either side of a trip to rock-bottom Wolves. Continue reading. . .