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West Ham Seeks Redemption in Relegation Battle with Burnley
8 Nov
Summary
- West Ham claim first home win of the season, ending 32-match winless run
- Burnley's lack of shots on target a concern, but they've been clinical with chances
- Clarets seek consecutive away wins for first time since July 2020
As of November 8th, 2025, West Ham United have the opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone when they face a Burnley side one place above them in the Premier League table. The Hammers are seeking to build on their first home win of the season, a 3-1 victory over Newcastle last weekend.
This win was a much-needed boost for West Ham, who have struggled to find consistency since David Moyes departed as manager in May 2024. The performance was particularly encouraging, as the Hammers demonstrated a rarely seen fighting spirit, refusing to let their heads drop despite falling behind early on.
Burnley, on the other hand, have been plagued by a lack of cutting edge in front of goal. The Clarets failed to register a single shot on target in their recent defeat to Arsenal, and their average of just 7.4 shots per game this season is the lowest ever recorded in the Premier League. However, Scott Parker's team have shown a knack for claiming crucial wins against potential relegation rivals, beating both Leeds and Wolves last month.
The two sides have a history of close encounters, with Burnley winless in the previous six meetings between the teams. The Clarets will be seeking to win consecutive away matches in the top flight for the first time since July 2020, when they secured a 1-0 victory at West Ham.
