Leeds United Defeat West Ham 2-1, Extending Hammers' Premier League Struggles

Leeds United secured a 2-1 victory over West Ham at Elland Road, extending West Ham's winless streak under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo to four Premier League matches. Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon scored early goals within the first 15 minutes, exposing defensive lapses for West Ham, who are currently in the relegation zone. Leeds dominated the early stages with well-organized play, while West Ham struggled with defensive confusion and tactical experiments, including deploying full-backs on their opposite sides. Despite West Ham's late goal from Mateus Fernandes, it was not enough to overcome the deficit. The win moved Leeds up to 13th place in the table, seven points clear of West Ham, who have suffered seven losses this season. The match highlighted ongoing issues for West Ham's defense and the challenges Nuno faces in stabilizing the team.