West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers in extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round. The tie offered respite for manager Nuno Espírito Santo after a long wait for victory. QPR pushed West Ham all the way, underlining fears of how difficult life could be if relegation follows.
The decisive moment came from Taty Castellanos, whose extra-time header secured a first win since early November. Crysencio Summerville also impressed, scoring once and providing the assist for the winner. West Ham had taken the lead through Summerville before QPR equalised via Richard Kone.
Injuries disrupted both sides, including a worrying neck issue for Konstantinos Mavropanos. Nuno praised his players’ response and said goals could lift confidence ahead of a difficult run. While the cup win briefly eased pressure, concerns remain over West Ham’s league form and the scale of improvement still required to avoid relegation.
