Match Summary

West Ham United – Burnley FC: 3–2.
West Ham edged out Burnley in a thrilling 3–2 victory at London Stadium, snapping a long home winless streak. Burnley struck first with Zian Flemming's header in the 35th minute, but Callum Wilson leveled before halftime. Tomas Soucek made an instant impact as a substitute, putting the Hammers ahead in the second half, and Kyle Walker-Peters added a third in the 87th minute. Josh Cullen's late strike for Burnley set up a nervy finish, but West Ham held on for all three points.

Man of the Match

Key player: Tomas Soucek (West Ham United):
The Czech midfielder made a vital impact off the bench, putting West Ham 2-1 ahead with a clinical strike in the 77th minute.
Soucek’s timing was impeccable, stepping in just when the match was in the balance and converting his only major chance.
His goal shifted the momentum firmly toward the Hammers and laid the foundation for their eventual 3-2 victory.

Conclusion

West Ham showcased resilience and depth with key contributions from the bench, breaking their home drought in dramatic fashion and securing a valuable win to stay competitive in the league.