West Ham's relegation hopes dented after loss to Brentford
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 12:22 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Sport
West Ham United were beaten by Brentford, a defeat that deepened their fight against relegation. The visitors hit the woodwork three times, had a goal ruled out for off‑side and missed several chances, leaving them vulnerable and opening a path for Tottenham to move ahead in the battle.
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