West Ham came from behind to beat Premier League relegation rivals Burnley in a match preceded by a large protest from Hammers fans.
Before the game at London Stadium 10,000 home supporters marched through Stratford with a coffin and hearse, protesting about the running of the club.
And their anger would have grown when Burnley striker Zian Flemming headed in from Lesley Ugochukwu’s cross. There was a video assistant referee (VAR) check for a potential offside against Flemming earlier in the move – but the goal stood.
West Ham were level when Callum Wilson nodded in from close range after Crysencio Summerville’s effort was deflected into his path late in the first half.
They took about 30 minutes of the second half to start threatening.
Tomas Soucek was involved in their next two goals, with Martin Dubravka at fault for both.
Soucek bundled in from close range after Dubravka flapped Lucas Paqueta’s ball into his path.
And then Soucek’s long-range effort was parried by the keeper with Kyle Walker-Peters netting from close in.
Burnley got a consolation right at the end as Josh Cullen scored following an error by Alphonse Areola.
West Ham remain 18th in the Premier League, but are now only behind Burnley on goal difference.
More to follow.
