West Ham Halts Manchester Uniteds Streak While Tottenham Slips to 16th Place
Manchester United managed only a 1-1 stalemate against West Ham thanks to Benjamin Sesko's late intervention which halted Michael Carricks flawless opening run on Tuesday evening and Tottenham Hotspurs 2-1 loss to Newcastle has intensified the pressure on manager Thomas Frank.
West Ham ensured a dedicated United supporter who promised to let his hair grow until his team achieved five straight victories remained committed after the draw that enhanced the Londoners survival prospects even with Seskos dramatic equaliser in added time.
Manchester Uniteds run of four successive triumphs under Carrick the ex midfielder now in charge through seasons end had sparked demands for a longer term appointment following his guidance.
However Nuno Espirito Santos team broke up the offensive momentum that Carricks outfit displayed in recent victories over Arsenal Manchester City and Tottenham.
Tomas Soucek nodded in Jarrod Bowens delivery soon after the interval to put the hosts ahead.
Casemiro saw his potential leveller disallowed by VAR due to an offside call.
Yet West Ham saw victory slip away right at the end as Sesko deftly redirected Bryan Mbeumos delivery.
Manchester United hold onto fourth position after Chelsea who sit fifth squandered a two goal advantage to end 2-2 against Leeds at home.
Frank Faces Supporter Backlash
West Ham now trail safety by just two points with Tottenham five clear of the drop zone in 16th spot.
Chants of youre not far from dismissal rang out from frustrated Tottenham fans towards Frank after another failure securing just two home league wins in 13 this term.
Malick Thiaw netted what their control merited just before the break tapping in during first half added time for Newcastle.
Archie Gray equalised momentarily for Spurs post interval but Jacob Ramsey soon re established Newcastles advantage clinching their third away league success this season.
Chelseas push for Champions League spots hit a snag as Leeds mounted a comeback at Stamford Bridge.
Goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmers spot kick positioned the Blues for a fifth straight league victory under Liam Rosenior.
Still Moises Caicedos reckless foul on Jayden Bogle allowed Lukas Nmecha to halve the deficit from 12 yards boosting Leeds hopes.
Noah Okafor then calmly finished amid a chaotic goal area melee helping Leeds pull further from relegation danger.
Rosenior watched in dismay as Palmer fluffed a straightforward chance to seal the points late in added time.
Evertons bid for European action first since 2017 suffered a setback as Bournemouth overturned the scoreline to triumph 2-1 at Goodison Park.
Rayan and Amine Adli scored for the visitors who now match Everton on points in eighth.