West Ham United\u2019s survival hopes were dealt another blow after losing 3-1 at Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n
The result leaves them stuck in 18th position in the Premier League standings, two points adrift of 17th-placed Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n
The Hammers started poorly, conceding in the 15th minute when Nick Woltemade produced a precise volley inside the area, following a bad pass from goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.<\/p>\n
Moments later, William Osula doubled the hosts\u2019 lead, slotting home after being slipped through by Jacob Ramsey.<\/p>\n
Nuno Espirito Santo\u2019s side responded positively, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third, registering just one genuine attempt in the first half.<\/p>\n
Osula extinguished their hopes of staging a comeback in the 65th minute, before Valentin Castellanos scored the consolation goal for West Ham.<\/p>\n
Why Chelsea could determine West Ham\u2019s survival hopes<\/h2>\n
Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening in a match which could have significant implications for the relegation battle.<\/p>\n
The Blues must win to keep West Ham\u2019s survival hopes alive, as a draw would confirm their relegation.<\/p>\n
Chelsea have missed out on Champions League qualification, but could still qualify for the Europa League, which could give them encouragement ahead of the fixture.<\/p>\n
They have lost just once at home to Tottenham in the Premier League, winning 21 and drawing 11 of their previous meetings.<\/p>\n
West Ham will be hoping that Chelsea are motivated to continue their impressive record against Spurs, potentially helping their survival bid.<\/p>\n
That said, the Hammers must win their final league fixture against Leeds United, while hoping Tottenham slip up against Everton.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nOn paper, West Ham have the more favourable fixture. Leeds have little to play for, having already secured their top-flight status, while Everton are pushing for European qualification.<\/p>\n
The Hammers have also fared better at home this season than Tottenham, a factor that could prove decisive in the race between the two to survive relegation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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