{
  "id": 17496028,
  "title": "Hammers boss Nuno under pressure after West Brom loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/hammers-boss-nuno-under-pressure-after-west-brom-loss",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T23:41:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1567937/hammers-boss-nuno-under-pressure-after-west-brom-loss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo found himself facing increased pressure following his team's 3-1 home defeat to West Brom. The Championship promotion contenders now sit six points behind the top spot, trailing in eighth place. The London Stadium crowd booed the team after goals from Felix Horn Myhre, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, and Callum Styles, who deflected a 20-yard effort, secured the win for West Brom. West Ham had briefly leveled through Jarrod Bowen, but the match ended without additional goals. The Hammers are still fighting to secure a play-off spot, having been considered a strong favorite for an immediate return to the Premier League. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough maintained their top position after a 3-0 win at home against Charlton, with goals from Sebastian Berhalter and two from Will Lankshear. Swansea City climbed to second place, two points behind Boro, with a 4-0 victory over Blackburn, and have now won 17 consecutive home league matches. Southampton, despite being penalized for spying on training sessions, secured a 4-1 win over QPR and retained their play-off bid. Wolves defeated Cardiff 3-0, and Burnley's Fabio Celestini started his managerial reign with a goalless draw against Portsmouth. Millwall's Kyrell Lisbie netted twice in a 4-1 win over Derby, while Bristol City stunned Bolton 3-2 with a late goal from Scott Twine. Watford manager Alessio Dionisi expressed frustration after his team lost 3-2 to Norwich, despite being two goals up at halftime.",
  "summary": "LONDON: West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was under renewed pressure after a 3-1 loss at home to West Brom on Saturday left the Championship promotion favourites six points off top spot in eighth place.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nuno Espirito Santo faces pressure after West Ham's 3-1 loss to West Brom.",
    "West Ham now sit 6 points behind the top spot in the Championship.",
    "Swansea City climbs to second place with a 4-0 win over Blackburn."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}