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West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Monday 24 October 2022 22:13 BST
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West Ham defender Kurt Zouma’s scrappy headed goal and a Said Benrahma penalty in stoppage time sealed a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth in a scrappy Premier League tussle at the London Stadium on Monday.

Frenchman Zouma glanced the ball in from close range on the stroke of halftime after a goalmouth scramble with the effort being allowed after a VAR check despite a suspicion of handball by his defensive partner Thilo Kehrer in the melee.

There was precious little else for either set of fans to get excited about as West Ham held onto their lead despite some nervy moments as Bournemouth finished strongly.

The Hammers could breathe more easily when Jordan Zemura was harshly penalised for handball after another VAR check and Benrahma thumped in his first goal of the season.

Bournemouth could feel justifiably frustrated that decisions went against them but West Ham took advantage to claim a fifth home win in succession in all competitions to move up seven places in the congested table from 17th to 10th with 14 points.

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West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

24 October 2022 20:46

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

24 October 2022 20:46

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

Substitution Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell Kieffer Roberto Francisco Moore

24 October 2022 20:45

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

Solanke appears to be struggling, and it would be a surprise to see him finish the first half.

24 October 2022 20:45

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

Solanke is back on the pitch, but he isn't running freely. Hopefully, for Bournemouth's sake, he can recover quickly.

24 October 2022 20:41

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

24 October 2022 20:40

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

Neo has just given the bench the thumbs up, but we will monitor his fitness up until half-time.

24 October 2022 20:40

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

Another injury worry for Bournemouth, with Solanke possibly hurting himself as he hit the shot that Fabianski saved.

24 October 2022 20:39

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

Solanke stings the palms of Fabianski; the Poland international covered his near post well enough to keep Bournemouth at bay. That attack started after Soucek's sloppy pass in midfield, and West Ham will need to be careful.

24 October 2022 20:38

West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth now have another injury to worry about, with Neto suggesting he has picked up a leg injury.

24 October 2022 20:35

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