Because the travelling West Ham supporters descended into pandemonium at Craven Cottage, Crysencio Summerville stood nonetheless, arms outstretched and smiling.
The Dutchman had each motive to smile as he celebrated his fifth Premier League purpose of the season to assist the Hammers to a significant 1-0 victory in opposition to Fulham.
His Sixty fifth-minute strike was sufficient to proceed the his facet’s quest for Premier League survival in 2026 – on an evening once they gained two factors on Seventeenth-place Nottingham Forest.
Chatting with TNT Sports activities, Summerville mentioned: “We now have to combat till the tip, that is what we did. I’m more than happy to get the three factors.”
The ahead – who struggled for each type and confidence after becoming a member of from Leeds United 18 months in the past – has now managed extra targets in his final 10 appearances for the membership (seven), than he did in his first 38 (one).
“I’m in a great house. I like to play, I’m simply comfortable to be again and I attempt to present it each week,” added the winger.
“We now have to maintain going now. We took positives from the Liverpool recreation, we had numerous positives, the followers behind us are more than happy and we’re moving into the correct course – the one means is up.”
But it surely’s not solely Summerville who’s discovering his toes because the enterprise finish of the season looms – West Ham are, too.
The Hammers have now collected 14 of their 28 factors this season of their previous eight Premier League video games.
Such a formidable run for Nuno Espirito Santo’s facet implies that in the event that they defeat Manchester Metropolis once they return to Premier League motion on 14 March, they are going to be out of the relegation zone for the primary time since December.

