West Ham miss chance to boost survival hopes with wasteful draw against Bournemouth
Guardian Sport
by Ben Bloom at the London StadiumFebruary 21, 2026
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West Ham’s hopes of escaping the relegation zone were dashed as they squandered a golden opportunity to move closer to safety with a draw against Bournemouth in a match that highlighted both their wastefulness and Bournemouth’s defensive resilience. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, West Ham failed to convert, leaving them to rue missed opportunities as Nuno Espírito Santo’s side remains embattled in their fight for Premier League survival.
The game was marked by a lack of clinical finishing from the visitors, who saw 20 shots and an expected goals (xG) total of 2.87 yield no goals. Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/21/2026