Callum Wilson struck deep into stoppage time to hand West Ham a dramatic victory over Everton, delivering a huge boost to their Premier League survival hopes.
The Hammers looked set for disappointment after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall cancelled out Tomas Soucek’s second-half opener with just two minutes of normal time remaining.
At that stage, results elsewhere meant West Ham were slipping back into the relegation zone.
However, substitute Wilson had the final say, calmly finishing in added time to spark wild celebrations at the London Stadium and keep his side two points clear of danger.
The match sprang to life after a quiet first half, with Soucek marking his 200th Premier League appearance for the club by heading home Jarrod Bowen’s corner early in the second period.
West Ham seemed in control, but the tension rose as Tottenham took the lead in their match, putting added pressure on the hosts.
When Dewsbury-Hall equalised, the mood inside the stadium shifted dramatically.
That anxiety quickly turned to jubilation when Wilson struck in stoppage time, securing a vital win that could prove crucial in the relegation battle.
For Everton, the result was a bitter blow in their push for European qualification.
They appeared on course for a valuable point and may feel aggrieved not to have been awarded a penalty before their equaliser.
A potential handball inside the box was reviewed by VAR but no spot-kick was given, much to the frustration of manager David Moyes.
Despite the defeat, Everton remain firmly in the race for a top-six finish, sitting just three points off the European places with four games left.
For West Ham, though, this was a result built on resilience - and one that could prove pivotal in their fight to stay in the top flight.
