West Ham fight off Wolves as Divine Mukasa double eases pressure on Nuno
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West Ham beat Wolves in the Championship thanks to a brace from Divine Mukasa, relieving pressure on manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
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Attributed to original sourceIt was a match between two disjointed sides, two sides trying to carve out new identities following the drop into the Championship. West Ham won thanks to a bit of luck, a degree of resolve and, crucially, a sharpness in front of goal that took them away from Wolves and reduced the pressure on Nuno Espírito Santo, for a few days at least.
First-half goals from Divine Mukasa and Jarrod Bowen, from the penalty spot, were complemented by two more after the interval, as Mukasa secured his second alongside a goal for Konstantinos Mavropanos. The defender doubled up, too, albeit by scoring at his own end, as Wolves tried to claw their way back into contention, and the visitors could also claim a decent goal from Marshall Munetsi. For all their obvious technical ability, however, César Peixoto’s side lacked the hosts’ sang froid at the crucial moments and that proved the decisive factor.
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What happened
West Ham picked up a crucial Championship victory over Wolves, with young forward Divine Mukasa scoring twice to secure the win. The result eases mounting pressure on head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, who had been under scrutiny following a difficult run of results. Wolves were unable to contain West Ham's attacking threat and suffered another setback in their campaign. The win provides a significant boost for West Ham as they look to build momentum in the league.
Chance analysis
Divine Mukasa's double gave West Ham a vital win that immediately shifts the narrative around Nuno Espirito Santo, who had been feeling the heat after a string of underwhelming results. For Wolves, the loss deepens an already concerning run and raises questions about their defensive resilience. The performance of Mukasa stands out as a key positive for West Ham — a young player delivering on a big occasion could prove a turning point in their season. Wolves, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly with attention turning to whether they can arrest the slide.
West Ham gain momentum and a key attacking performance from Mukasa, while Wolves' defensive frailties are further exposed ahead of their next fixture.