West Ham's Relegation Fears Mount After Controversial Disallowed Goal

The mood at West Ham United is understandably bleak following the controversial disallowed goal against Arsenal. While the team fought valiantly, the 1-0 defeat leaves them in a precarious position, with Opta data suggesting only a 12% chance of survival.

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It's going to be tough. It's not in our hands. We fight for it and we will keep on fighting. It is our responsibility - we represent a huge club and it's our obligation to go for it in these last two games.

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo acknowledged the difficulty, stating, "It's not in our hands. We fight for it and we will keep on fighting." This sentiment reflects the club's obligation to a "huge club" and the determination to battle until the final whistle.

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We played well. The character of the boys, the noise of the stadium. We knew the position that we are in and the boys gave it a proper fight.

However, the reality is stark. With rivals like Tottenham Hotspur also vying for survival, West Ham's significantly inferior goal difference means they likely need to out-perform Spurs by at least two points in the remaining games. The possibility of relegation looms large, with a loss next weekend potentially confirming their drop.

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This is what we will try to do until the last minute of the season. Two games to go, it is our job to bounce back and fight and know that anything can still happen.

This season has been a struggle, with stronger teams around the bottom of the league compounding West Ham's inconsistency. The club's last season outside the top flight was in 2011-12, and the prospect of returning to the Championship is a bitter pill to swallow for the fans and players alike.

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Of course it is hard but we have been competing well, especially at London Stadium. The energy of the crowd was contagious for the boys. We're going to give it a go. This group of players will react.