West Ham staged a dramatic late comeback to win 2-1 at Burnley on Saturday as the Clarets have now lost all of their first seven home games of the season.
Burnley dominated the first half in terms of chances and Jay Rodriguez put them ahead from the penalty spot at the start of the second half as it looked like their Turf Moor nightmare was going to be over.
But a Mohammed Kudus-inspired late show saw him cross for youngster Divin Mubama as the ball hit Dara O’Shea and flew in to equalize in the 86th minute and he then delivered for Tomas Soucek to hammer home the winner in stoppage time.
With the defeat Burnley remain on four points for the season and sit bottom of the table. West Ham now have 20 points and have picked up back-to-back wins to cement their spot in the top 10.
Kudus stands tall with Antonio, Bowen out
West Ham needed a hero late on to turn around a disappointing display at Burnley and Mohammed Kudus stood tall and stepped forward. His two pieces of brilliant wing-play saved the day as he first surged into the box to set up Mubama and the Ghana international then pinged a brilliant cross to the back post for Soucek to win it. Antonio and Bowen going down with injuries on international duty is a hammer blow for David Moyes and Danny Ings struggled for service on his return to the team, but Kudus put West Ham on his back and helped them just about get the job done. This was not a promising display from West Ham at Burnley, as the hosts had the better chances and were deservedly ahead. But West Ham ground it out and Kudus is now settled after his summer move from Ajax and deserves to be the main main in their attack. His quality on the ball was the difference between West Ham losing and winning this game.
What’s next?
Burnley host Sheffield United on Saturday, Dec. 2 in a huge game at the bottom of the table, while West Ham host Crystal Palace in a London derby on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Burnley vs West Ham player ratings
From our friends at FotMob.com, you can see Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta got very good marks and they were tasked with creating chances and giving West Ham a cutting edge with Antonio and Bowen out.
How to watch Burnley vs West Ham live, stream link, time
Kickoff: 10 am ET, Saturday (Nov. 25)
TV channel: Peacock
Online: Watch via Peacock Premium
FULL TIME: Burnley 1-2 West Ham
West Ham’s players celebrate wildly at the full time whistle but Vincent Kompany and Burnley cannot believe it. They had their first home win of the season in their grasp but they crumbled, big time, late on.
GOALLL! Burnley 1-2 West Ham (Tomas Soucek, 91st minute)
Oh my word they’ve done it. Kudus whips a cross to the back post and Soucek volleys home in stoppage time to send the away fans wild. Burnley are absolutely gutted.
GOALLL!! Burnley 1-1 West Ham (Dara O’Shea own goal, 86th minute)
The Hammers are level and it is brilliant play from Kudus to surge into the box and cross for Divin Mubama and the ball hits Dara O’Shea and goes in. West Ham are going all out for the win now.
West Ham pushing hard for an equalizer
The Hammers are pushing forward and swinging crosses into the box. Burnley holding on. For now.
GOALLL! Burnley 1-0 West Ham
After Koleosho goes down in the box under a challenge from Kudus, Burnley are awarded a penalty kick as VAR takes a look. Jay Rodriguez scores it and Turf Moot goes bonkers!
HALF TIME: Burnley 0-0 West Ham
Pretty even first half and the hosts will be happy with their display but hoping they can build on it after the break.
Burnley want a penalty kick
Koleosho goes down in the box under a challenge from Coufal but nothing is given after a VAR review. The hosts are not happy.
Clarets go close
Koleosho stings Areola’s palms as Burnley are pushing for the opener.
Hammers start well
Lucas Paqueta plays in Tomas Soucek and he goes close but his lob is held. West Ham have started brightly.
Burnley lineup
Trafford; Vitinho, O’Shea, Beyer, Taylor; Gudmundsson, Brownhill, Berge, Koleosho; Rodriguez, Amdouni
Focus on Burnley, injury news
OUT: Lyle Foster (personal) | QUESTIONABLE: Ameen Al-Dakhil (knock)
West Ham lineup
Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta; Ings
Focus on West Ham, injury news
OUT: Michail Antonio (hamstring) | QUESTIONABLE: Nayef Aguerd (concussion), Jarrod Bowen (knee)
