LONDON (REUTERS) - West Ham claimed fourth spot in the English Premier League, as goals early in each half by Michail Antonio and Jesse Lingard earned them a 2-1 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (Feb 21). But Tottenham, with Gareth Bale on as a second-half substitute, were given a lifeline when Lucas Moura headed in the Welshman’s corner and they laid siege to the West Ham goal. While the closing stages were nervy for West Ham, they once again showed that they are equipped to maintain their unlikely bid for a top-four finish having flirted with relegation last season. It was his 42nd Premier League goal for West Ham, each from inside the penalty area. West Ham wasted a chance soon after when Lingard opted to try and pass to Antonio rather than shoot himself.

Source: Egypt Today February 21, 2021 15:11 UTC