West Ham 3-1 Leeds United: Sam Allardyce's side see survival hopes hit as Hammers seal comeback win

Leeds United's Premier League status is in even further jeopardy after they were beaten 3-1 by West Ham United at the London Stadium. West Ham, who reached the Europa Conference League final in midweek, began like a team nursing a hangover and were made to pay when a long throw-in wasn't dealt with, enabling Rodrigo to volley in. Ad Leeds started to concede chances as soon as they were in front and ultimately held the lead for just 15 minutes.

Declan Rice, playing in what could be his final home match for West Ham after transfer speculation, scuffed a shot home after being set up by Bowen. UEFA Europa Conference LeagueCole hails 'special day' for West Ham as club make history18/05/2023 AT 22:10 The second half was more subdued but Bowen broke through to grab a second in the 72nd minute, beating the impressive Joel Robles from a tight angle with a poked finish. Manuel Lanzini then made sure of the win in stoppage time, converting after Lucas Paqueta ran away from five Leeds defenders by the corner and set him up on a plate.

It should have been more, but a combination of Paqueta, Rice and substitute Divin Mubama conspired to miss a series of big chances. Defeat means Leeds stay 18th with 31 points, two behind Everton. Only a win over Tottenham Hotspur on the final day of the season can keep them up, but their destiny is not in their own hands.

West Ham were already safe but have now hit 40 points and sit 14th. Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers TALKING POINT — Leeds staring into the abyss Premier League survival is no longer in Leeds' own control, which is not a good predicament to be in. Leeds host Spurs on the last day — a very winnable game, given the London club's