Mohammed Kudus netted his first Premier League goal of the season in style as West Ham United secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table. The win was a much-needed morale boost for the Hammers, marking only their second triumph in ten home matches.
The Ghanaian midfielder, who has faced criticism recently for perceived individualistic play, delivered an impressive performance that underscored his value to the team.
Kudus’ crucial goal came just before halftime, at a moment when Ipswich had briefly clawed their way back into the match.
West Ham took an early lead through Michail Antonio, who struck in the 3rd minute to put the Hammers ahead.
However, Ipswich stunned the home crowd just three minutes later, equalizing in the 6th minute to inject some tension into the contest.
The visitors looked as though they might have a chance of pulling off an upset.
Kudus, though, restored calm and control to West Ham’s play with a well-taken goal in the 43rd minute.
Capitalizing on a loose ball inside the penalty area, he fired it past the Ipswich goalkeeper, giving West Ham a 2-1 lead just before the break.
His energy and creativity were on full display throughout the match, answering critics who had questioned his commitment to the team’s collective play.
After finding the back of the net, Kudus celebrated with his trademark flair, grabbing a random chair from the sidelines and striking a pose, much to the delight of the home fans.
The second half saw West Ham continue to assert their dominance.
Jarrod Bowen added a third goal just minutes after the restart, scoring in the 49th minute to extend the Hammers’ lead and dash any hopes Ipswich had of a comeback.
Lucas Paquetá then put the finishing touches on the victory, scoring a fourth goal later in the match to ensure West Ham’s comfortable win.
With this result, West Ham put an end to a run of frustrating home performances and will be looking to build momentum as they continue their Premier League campaign. Kudus’ standout performance is likely to ease the pressure on him and win over both his coach and supporters.
His ability to influence the game was clear, and his goal served as a reminder of the attacking threat he brings to the team.
Meanwhile, Ipswich’s struggles continue as they remain at the foot of the table, unable to turn around their fortunes in the top flight.
West Ham, now buoyed by this victory, will be hoping for more consistent performances as they push further up the standings.
