"They became the first team to lose to Wolves at the 20th time of asking, allowing the Midlands club to double their points tally in the process and bring hope of not being the worst team in Premier League history, while leaving the Hammers four points adrift of the last safe position. Former Wolves head coach Nuno has already been sacked once this season and a ninth game without victory will increase the pressure on a man who was more popular with the home fans,"
"Fewer than four minutes into Wolves' new year, they were able to give the impression of finding resolution. Hwang had already offered a glimpse of a revitalised man with a 50-yard run and he backed it up with an assist, thanks to good combination play with Mane, pulling the ball back to an untracked Arias to slide home from close range to give Wolves a home lead for the first time since 5 October."
"There was energy on the pitch and in the stands, something of a rarity this season. This was the hosts' best chance of victory this season, against a side who arrived woefully out of form. To further hinder the visitors, they were without the injured Lucas Paqueta, their most creative player. Confused by being ahead, Wolves did everything to protect it, putting 11 men behind the ball from an early stage."
West Ham suffered a heavy defeat to Wolves, becoming the first team to lose to them in 20 attempts and leaving the Hammers four points from safety. Wolves doubled their points tally and gave themselves hope of avoiding becoming the worst Premier League team historically. Wolves took an early lead through Jhon Arias after Hwang Hee-chan's long run and assist, and Mateus Mane also scored in the first half. West Ham failed to register a shot on target and were without injured creative midfielder Lucas Paqueta. Pressure on manager Nuno Espirito Santo increased amid a ninth winless game and growing relegation danger.
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