West Ham secured their first win in all competitions since September 22 as they beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The result was the Hammers first win in eight games and has helped to ease some pressure on manager Manuel Pellegrini, whose position has been under scrutiny at the club recently.
Aaron Cresswell scored the winner just after half time as he was able to find space after cutting inside and fired a low shot into the net.
The result helped to give West Ham some breathing space from the relegation zone as they moved four points clear and into 13th place.
Fantastic effort from the entire squad. Well deserved win.
— Benjamin Haas 🐀 (@BHaasTSD) November 30, 2019
Bloody needed that win! Hopefully this will provide us with the kick up the derriere that we need to push on back up the table! #COYI
— Steven Leung (@Pochacco2kX) November 30, 2019
Absolutely chuffed!! Knew we’d turn up and beat them ⚒⚒
— 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘤𝘢𝘢𝘢🖖🏽 (@beccaaaxx_xx) November 30, 2019
Clear and dominant victory against #Chelsea, even without the genius of the mighty #Arnautovic. London clearly belongs to the #Hammers 💪
— Lukas Rauscher (@rauscher4real) November 30, 2019
Despite the result, it seems as if some fans are still split about the future of Manuel Pellegrini at the club.
As much as we have moaned about him Pellegrini got it right today
— Matt (@MattyWHU_) November 30, 2019
I still want Pellegrini gone.. however the lads did a good job today. Martin my guy ❤️
— ⚒SAMMY M⚒ (@Lazy_Shit_) November 30, 2019
So #PellegriniOut is off for the time being?
— ∆ (@ArpnIND) November 30, 2019
The result was a relief for many West Ham fans and the team’s improved performance was well received as they gained a much needed three points. However, it seems as though some still aren’t happy with Pellegrini at the club and he may remain under pressure unless he manages to secure a good run of results.