West Ham 2 Leeds 0: Lingard and Dawson strike in first half to lift Hammers up into fifth

WEST HAM are up into fifth in the Premier League after beating Leeds 2-0 at the London Stadium. First half goals from Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson proved to be the difference as the Hammers got back to winning ways in the top-flight. After losing 2-1 to Manchester City last time out, David Moyes’ side […]

WEST HAM are up into fifth in the Premier League after beating Leeds 2-0 at the London Stadium.

First half goals from Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson proved to be the difference as the Hammers got back to winning ways in the top-flight.

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Jesse Lingard had hit spot-kick saved by Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier[/caption]

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But West Ham ace Linard pounded on the rebound to fire the Hammers ahead[/caption]

After losing 2-1 to Manchester City last time out, David Moyes’ side responded in the perfect fashion.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side missed a host of opportunities in the second half, but the Hammers held on to leapfrog Everton in the table.

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Lingard celebrates with Tomas Soucek after breaking the deadlock at the London Stadium[/caption]

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Defender Craig Dawson doubled West Ham’s lead in the 28th minute after heading home from a corner[/caption]

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Centre-back Dawson celebrates after scoring his fourth goal of the season[/caption]

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Declan Rice yet again impressed for West Ham during the clash against the Whites[/caption]