West Ham’s Manchester United Draw Suddenly Looks Huge in Survival Race

West Ham’s draw against Manchester United on Tuesday night has taken on far greater significance following a string of unexpected but welcome Premier League results.

Nottingham Forest could only draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the City Ground, leaving them just three points ahead of the Hammers — and with Liverpool FC up next. The defeat cost Sean Dyche his job as City Ground bosses began to panic over the clubs precarious position.

But the good news didn’t end there.

Burnley somehow beat Crystal Palace, who had appeared to be enjoying a mini-revival after their win over rivals Brighton & Hove Albion — and Brighton themselves slipped up as well. The Eagles were 2-0 up against Scott Parkes men yet still conspired to lose the game despite former West Ham target Strand Larsen scoring a brace.