Gibbs-White Penalty Completes Forest Comeback as West Ham Slump Deepens

Nottingham Forest boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic late comeback win over West Ham United at the London Stadium. West Ham led early through a Tomas Soucek effort but saw a second-half goal from Crysencio Summerville disallowed, turning the momentum. Forest responded immediately as Nicolás Domínguez headed in an equaliser from a corner. With tensions rising and both sides struggling for control, a late error proved decisive when Alphonse Areola fouled Morgan Gibbs-White, allowing the Forest captain to convert the winning penalty in the 89th minute. The result lifted pressure on Forest manager Sean Dyche after a run of defeats, while West Ham’s winless streak stretched to 10 games under Nuno Espírito Santo. Despite an improved display, West Ham’s defensive fragility and lack of organisation again undermined them, leaving supporters frustrated and relegation fears intensifying as discontent around the club continues to grow.