Summerville offers Hammers a glimmer of hope

On a night when West Ham unveiled a new-look strike partnership, it was Summerville who grabbed the headlines.

For the first time since December, Nuno opted for a front two - Castellanos and Callum Wilson - in an attempt to spark his side's survival bid.

But it was Summerville who continued his mission to keep the Hammers afloat, finishing with the composure of a veteran at Craven Cottage.

Since the turn of the year, the 24-year-old has scored seven of West Ham's 17 goals in all competitions - with five of them coming in the Premier League.

After a difficult first 18 months following his £25m move from Leeds in 2024, the winger has emerged as a beacon of hope for Hammers supporters in recent weeks.

For 14 minutes on Wednesday night, his strike had lifted his side out of the relegation zone - at Nottingham Forest's expense - for the first time since December.

Although Forest later fought back to claim a point against Manchester City at the Etihad, West Ham have the Midlands club in their sights and are only a point behind Tottenham who host Crystal Palace on Thursday.

If the Hammers are to beat the drop and preserve their Premier League status, Summerville is likely to have a decisive say.