"Brenden Aaronson slotted Leeds into an early after just three minutes, before some more poor defending allowed Joe Rodon to score the hosts' second in the 15th minute, with the Hammers struggling to recover after their disastrous start - albeit Matheus Fernandes did pull one back to make it a nervy finish in added time. Supporters of the East London team booed the players off at half-time and full-time, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo's reign already appearing under serious threat after just three games."
"West Ham, beaten in seven of their opening nine league fixtures, were desperate for a bright start - but their frailties were brutally exposed within the first three minutes. Ethan Ampadu surged forward for Leeds and helped work the ball into the area, where Noah Okafor was left unmarked to head towards goal. Brenden Aaronson reacted quicker than the motionless West Ham defence to capitalise on the loose ball."
"Things went from bad to worse inside ten minutes, when Leeds doubled their lead from a corner. Joe Rodon rose highest amid a crowd of claret and blue shirts to glance his header beyond the helpless goalkeeper and deepen the Hammers' woes. Lucas Paqueta thought he had pulled one back for the Irons after smashing home from close range but the linesman raised his flag for offside, which was eventually confirmed by VAR after the semi-automated offside system was not in use."
Leeds seized control within minutes as Brenden Aaronson scored after three minutes and Joe Rodon added a header from a corner in the 15th minute. West Ham struggled to recover, being beaten in seven of their opening nine league fixtures and showing defensive frailties. Lucas Paqueta had a goal ruled out for offside after VAR review. Supporters booed at both half-time and full-time, increasing pressure on manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Leeds climbed the table, while West Ham remained second-bottom with only four points from nine games.
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