“Mike Dean LOSES IT! Sky Sports Pundit Drops SHOCKING West Ham vs. Southampton Incident Bombshell!”
West Ham disappoint again in 1-1 draw with already-relegated Southampton
Graham Potter’s side had little at stake in this clash, while Southampton, already relegated after a disastrous season, risk finishing as one of the joint-worst teams in Premier League history.
Despite their status, Southampton posed a real threat, creating numerous chances and even hitting the crossbar.
West Ham, meanwhile, found it difficult to break them down, but Jarrod Bowen eventually found the net shortly after half-time.
However, in yet another disappointing twist for Potter, Lesly Ugochukwu netted a late equaliser, denying the Hammers all three points.
Controversy struck when West Ham pushed forward after a missed chance by Kyle Walker-Peters and Kamaldeen Sulemana.
The hosts thought they should’ve had a penalty following a suspected handball by Ugochukwu in the box.
Speaking on Sky Sports News (19 April, 15:20), former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson commented on the appeal, stating: “West Ham have gone up the other end and want a penalty off Ugochukwu.
West Ham really wanted the penalty, but it might have been outside the box anyway.”
Former referee Mike Dean, also live on air, dismissed the penalty claims: “It deflects off his belly onto his hand,” he explained, immediately waving away the appeals.
The performance raised further questions about West Ham’s form.
With Southampton’s dreadful campaign already marking them as potential record-breakers for all the wrong reasons, West Ham were expected to dominate.
The inclusion of Niclas Fullkrug in the starting lineup was seen as a chance to inject some attacking spark, but the Hammers failed to impress.
Instead, Southampton looked more dangerous throughout, and the Irons simply couldn’t get going — a microcosm of their season under Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter.
The London Stadium crowd voiced their frustration at half-time with loud boos, reflecting the dismal atmosphere surrounding the club.
Though Bowen’s goal briefly lifted spirits, the late equaliser underscored another frustrating result.
It’s been a campaign to forget, and with little to inspire confidence, attention has already shifted to what promises to be a pivotal summer and new season.
