West Ham United secured a vital 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley at Turf Moor, with El Hadji Malick Diouf providing a key assist in the victory.
The African international delivered a pinpoint cross for Thiago Castellanos to head home, helping West Ham claim their sixth league win of the season.
The result offers the relegation-threatened side some relief, although they remain at the bottom of the table.
West Ham started the match strongly against their hosts, and the first breakthrough came in the 13th minute.
Keane Summerville opened the scoring, giving the visitors an early lead and setting the tone for the remainder of the game.
Diouf, who has now recorded four assists in the Premier League this season, played a pivotal role in the second goal.
His precise delivery allowed Castellanos to extend West Ham’s advantage, effectively securing the win in the 25th round of fixtures.
Despite the victory, West Ham remain three points adrift of Nottingham Forest, who occupy the first non-relegation spot. The win, however, will provide a boost to manager and players alike as they look to climb out of the relegation zone in the remaining fixtures.
The match demonstrated West Ham’s ability to respond under pressure, with Diouf’s vision and delivery proving decisive.
The team’s performance at Turf Moor reflected their urgency in a season where every point counts.
For Burnley, the defeat is a setback as they aim to consolidate their position in the Premier League standings.
The Clarets struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined West Ham defence and were unable to respond to the visitors’ early goals.
West Ham will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures, aiming to convert the momentum into points that could prove crucial in their fight to avoid relegation.
Diouf’s contribution underlines his growing influence on the team during a critical phase of the season.
