Analysis: Hammers Will Now Truly Believe They Can Stay Up
Only five days ago, West Ham supporters could not wait to leave London Stadium as their side fell 2-0 behind to Leeds United in an FA Cup quarter‑final.
But it was a very different story on Friday, with the home faithful staying until the final whistle to savour every moment of a win that could prove monumental in the battle for survival.
This was a night when everything that needed to go West Ham's way did - and will give them an injection of belief they can retain their top‑flight status.
A double from big‑money January signing Taty Castellanos helped extend their unbeaten run at home to five matches, adding to the sense everything is falling into place at the perfect time for the Hammers.
Jarrod Bowen's return to form at the business end of the campaign continues, with his two assists against Wolves taking him to nine goal involvements in his past 10 games.
It marks a remarkable turnaround from where West Ham found themselves earlier in 2026 - out of sorts, struggling for identity and seemingly destined for a return to the Championship, 14 years after winning promotion via the play‑offs.
But with this victory lifting them out of the drop zone - at least until Sunday, when Tottenham visit Sunderland - West Ham fans may start to feel optimistic about the final six weeks of the season.
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