West Ham Defeats Wolves 2-1 in Premier League

West Ham United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with goals from Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen ensuring the win amidst a backdrop of managerial uncertainty. Soucek opened the scoring with a header from a corner in the 54th minute, but Wolves equalized shortly after through Matt Doherty. Bowen quickly restored West Ham's lead, showcasing Wolves' defensive weaknesses that continue to plague their season. The match held emotional significance as it was played in tribute to West Ham's Michail Antonio, who is recovering from serious injuries following a car accident. With this win, West Ham moved to 14th place while Wolves languish second-bottom in the table, intensifying pressure on Wolves' coach Gary O'Neil. The match highlighted the precarious job security of both managers, especially with Lopetegui's future appearing uncertain despite the win.