Callum Wilson scores stoppage-time winner as West Ham beat Everton 2-1
Callum Wilson scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as West Ham defeated Everton 2-1 at the London Stadium to remain above the Premier League relegation zone.
Tomas Soucek initially headed the hosts into the lead before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall seemingly rescued a point for the visitors late in the second half.
However, the veteran striker struck two minutes into added time to secure a priceless victory for the East London outfit.
That decisive intervention keeps the Hammers two points clear of the drop zone, ensuring they stay above capital rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs pressure denied by late drama
The relegation battle took several twists over the course of a frantic afternoon.
Dewsbury-Hall’s equaliser had briefly dropped the hosts into the bottom three, with Tottenham concurrently taking the lead in their fixture at Wolves.
Yet the former Newcastle United forward showcased his remarkable penalty-box instincts to completely alter the complexion of the survival fight.
The English attacker boasts an exceptional record against the Merseyside club, taking his tally to nine goals in his last eight appearances against them.
Unhappy return for David Moyes
The dramatic finale ruined a landmark occasion for returning manager David Moyes on his 63rd birthday.
The Scottish tactician was managing his 750th top-flight match, marking his first appearance at the stadium since departing the club two summers ago.
This painful defeat also delivers a significant blow to the Toffees’ ambitions of qualifying for European competition next season.
