BIRMINGHAM, England, March 22 : West Ham's relegation fears deepened after a 2-0 Premier League loss at Aston Villa. Goals from John McGinn and Ollie Watkins sealed the defeat, leaving West Ham 18th in the table with 29 points from 31 games.
Captain Jarrod Bowen emphasized unity, acknowledging Villa's superiority but urging his team to fight on. "We can't let this setback undo all our hard work," he said. After the international break, West Ham face Leeds United in the FA Cup and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the league.
For Villa, Watkins' goal marked a personal resurgence amid doubts over his England selection.