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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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West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell Kieffer Roberto Francisco Moore
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Solanke appears to be struggling, and it would be a surprise to see him finish the first half.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Solanke is back on the pitch, but he isn't running freely. Hopefully, for Bournemouth's sake, he can recover quickly.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Neo has just given the bench the thumbs up, but we will monitor his fitness up until half-time.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Another injury worry for Bournemouth, with Solanke possibly hurting himself as he hit the shot that Fabianski saved.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Solanke stings the palms of Fabianski; the Poland international covered his near post well enough to keep Bournemouth at bay. That attack started after Soucek's sloppy pass in midfield, and West Ham will need to be careful.
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