Premier League: West Ham loses in blow to survival bid before Arsenal plays Fulham

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West Ham's Premier League survival hopes took a hit with a 3-0 loss to Brentford, leaving them just two points above relegation. Brentford's Igor Thiago scored his 22nd goal of the season, while Tottenham now has renewed hope of escaping the drop.

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West Ham lost 3-0 to Brentford
Igor Thiago scored his 22nd goal of the season
West Ham is two points above relegation
Tottenham has renewed hope of escaping relegation
Brentford climbed to sixth place in the league

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West Ham's survival bid in the Premier League was damaged by a 3-0 loss at Brentford on Saturday, a result that will give Tottenham renewed hope of escaping relegation. Brazil striker Igor Thiago — with a penalty for his 22nd goal of the season — was among the scorers for Brentford as West Ham stayed two points above Tottenham, which is in third-to-last place — the final relegation spot. Spurs, who played in the Champions League this season and have been in the top flight since the late 1970s, visit Aston Villa on Sunday and then there are three more rounds remaining. Brentford climbed to sixth place, seven points behind fifth-place Aston Villa. The top five qualify automatically for the Champions League. Brighton is a point behind Brentford in seventh after losing 3-1 at Newcastle, which ended a four-match losing run in the league that has piled the pressure on manager Eddie Howe. William Osula and Dan Burn were Newcastle's scorers in the first half before replied for Brighton after the break. scored Newcastle's third in stoppage time. had defender sent off for in the team's 1-1 draw at already-relegated Wolverhampton, the league's last-place club. Later, takes on seeking a win to move six points clear of second-place in the title race. \\_ Steve Douglas is at \\_ AP soccer:

Q&A

How did West Ham's loss to Brentford affect their relegation chances?

West Ham's 3-0 loss to Brentford puts them just two points above the relegation zone, increasing their risk of dropping out of the Premier League.

Who scored for Brentford in their victory over West Ham?

Igor Thiago scored a penalty, marking his 22nd goal of the season, contributing to Brentford's 3-0 victory over West Ham.

What are the implications of Tottenham's position in the Premier League after West Ham's loss?

Tottenham, now just two points behind West Ham, sees renewed hope of escaping relegation following West Ham's defeat to Brentford.

Premier League: West Ham loses in blow to survival bid before Arsenal plays Fulham

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