West Ham's Record-Breaking Loss, Tight Race for Survival

0:00On May 2nd, West Ham took a tough 3-0 loss to Brinford, but it wasn't for lack of trying. They hit the woodwork four times, tying a premiere. League record this season. An early own goal by Constantino's Marvropanos put Brinford ahead, then Igor Thiago converted a second half penalty after a foul by El Haji Malik. D'Youf and Mikhail Damzgard sealed it with a calm finish. Captain Jarboin called a disappointing after good chances when begging, while manager Nuno Esperito Santo stressed sticking together with just three games left. The result leaves West Ham two points above Tottenham, who have a game in hand and could leap frog them with a win at Aston Villa tomorrow. They're also three points behind Hot Nottingham Forest. It's a tight three-way scrap to stay up, so West Ham can dwell. They face leaders arsenal next and need every fan's energy to keep fighting.