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West Ham defender Kurt Zouma’s scrappy headed goal and a Said Benrahma penalty in stoppage time sealed a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth in a scrappy Premier League tussle at the London Stadium on Monday.
Frenchman Zouma glanced the ball in from close range on the stroke of halftime after a goalmouth scramble with the effort being allowed after a VAR check despite a suspicion of handball by his defensive partner Thilo Kehrer in the melee.
There was precious little else for either set of fans to get excited about as West Ham held onto their lead despite some nervy moments as Bournemouth finished strongly.
The Hammers could breathe more easily when Jordan Zemura was harshly penalised for handball after another VAR check and Benrahma thumped in his first goal of the season.
Bournemouth could feel justifiably frustrated that decisions went against them but West Ham took advantage to claim a fifth home win in succession in all competitions to move up seven places in the congested table from 17th to 10th with 14 points.
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It is unclear what snack Benrahma consumed at half-time or what was said to him. What is clear is his influence on this Hammers team in the second half so far. He has been everywhere for Moyes' men and deserves to score.
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Bournemouth were always going to miss someone of Solanke's quality, but they have really struggled to get the best out of Moore. The ball has not stuck with the Wales international, which has helped West Ham recover and dominate possession.
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West Ham have attempted 21 crosses in this match, higher than their season average of 20.3 in the Premier League. So, it is fair to say Bournemouth's defence have been tested and, for the most part, have handled the pressure.
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Benrahma has attempted five shots in this game, more than any other player on either team. He continues to wait for his first goal, but he is playing with real confidence.
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RICE!!! The Hammers midfielder is not known for his exploits in front of goal, but he nearly scored a stunning goal from distance. The England international brought the ball under control from 30 yards out before launching a right-footed shot towards Travers. The Cherries stopper positioned himself perfectly and punched clear to keep the scoreline at 1-0.
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