Relegation now a reality for West Ham despite a day of victory and defiance
London Stadium. Picture by @CapFootballUK West Ham United 3 Leeds United 0 Wider events of the day, out of their hands, the prospect of relegation to the Championship hovered with the intense heat above the London Stadium. West Ham did all they could do, as it turned out. A 3-0 win over Leeds United is an impressive scoreline on the face of it. As usual though, facts only temporarily disguise a bigger, more morose picture in east London, now that relegation is confirmed. The
Julian Taylor at London Stadium


Crystal Palace v West Ham United: Talking Points
Eagles v Hammers: Pic by @CapFootballUK A point each in the London derby at Selhurst Park did neither team any Premier League favours – especially for relegation-threatened West Ham United. Here, Capital Football looks at some takeaways from the scoreless draw in south London. EAGLES' EYES ELSEWHERE? For the second home game in a row, Palace fans – renowned for their vocal support at Selhurst Park – were more preoccupied about a possible trip to Leipzig on 27 May for the Con
By Julian Taylor at Selhurst Park


West Ham v Leeds United: Player Ratings
West Ham flag WEST HAM V LEEDS UNITED HOW THE HAMMERS PLAYERS RATED A dramatic comeback in extra time by West Ham to draw 2-2 with Leeds at the London Stadium was eventually undone with defeat in a penalty shoot out. Here is how we rated the players after the pulsating FA Cup quarter final. Alphonse Areola 7: The Hammers goalkeeper could not be faulted for either of Leeds United’s goals at a time when the visitors were taking control of the quarter final tie. Unlucky to feel
By Julian Taylor at the London Stadium











