West Ham United, once seemingly condemned to relegation just a few months ago, has staged a remarkable resurgence. In early January, the team found themselves seven points adrift of Nottingham Forest, appearing beyond repair. Fast forward two months, and the Hammers have completely transformed their fortunes, leaving many to wonder why there was ever any doubt.

This remarkable turnaround by Nuno Espírito Santo’s side has put survival within tantalizing reach. A resilient victory over Fulham allowed them to significantly close the gap on relegation rivals Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur. While there’s still a considerable journey ahead, this win undoubtedly signals a positive shift.

The only minor disappointment for Nuno was that this crucial first win in four games wasn’t quite enough to lift West Ham out of the bottom three. They remain below Forest on goal difference and a single point behind Spurs. However, the direction of travel is undeniably clear: West Ham has momentum. They are fighting for every point and capitalized on an unfocused performance from Fulham when a rejuvenated Crysencio Summerville netted his seventh goal in 10 games, following an error from Bernd Leno midway through the second half. This critical strike further fuels their belief in securing Premier League safety.