West Ham picked up an enormous 1-0 win at Fulham on Wednesday evening, with Crysencio Summerville producing the all-important second at Craven Cottage.
The winger continued his spectacular kind in 2026 by scoring the one purpose of the match, guiding a composed end previous Bernd Leno from outdoors the penalty space.
The strike capped one other influential show from Summerville, who has now registered seven targets and 4 assists in simply ten appearances in 2026.
Gathering the ball round 25 yards from purpose, the Dutchman initially thought of trying a chip however as an alternative steadied himself earlier than curling the ball into the nook.
After the match, Summerville devoted his efficiency to his younger daughter.
“The [Man of the Match] trophy is for her! I mentioned to my lady as nicely, I’m going to attain for her, so I’m very happy right now.”
Explaining the second that led to his purpose, he added: “I believe first I needed to chip the goalie however then I assumed I wanted to remain calm there. I composed myself after which I slid it down the facet.
“I’m in area. I really feel good. I really feel assured. I get the belief from the coach as nicely, from my teammates, so I hope I can maintain going and maintain the consistency and momentum. I’m completely satisfied to assist the group with the purpose.
“It’s at all times a tough place to come back to. They’re in circulate as nicely, so to get away with three factors right now may be very large. We’re getting into the fitting route and we take all of the positives from this recreation.”
The outcome strikes West Ham degree on factors with Nottingham Forest and retains them inside touching distance of each Tottenham and Leeds within the Premier League desk.
Summerville believes the group should preserve their momentum because the season approaches its greatest few weeks.
“We all know it’s going to be a battle until the tip and that’s what we’re doing. Like I mentioned, this one was necessary for us to spice up ourselves as nicely. The one means is up now.”
“For certain we wish to maintain this momentum. Each recreation, like within the Cup as nicely, we wish to take outcomes and we’re going to do that as nicely.”
