Gibbs-White Penalty Deepens West Ham Trouble as Forest Claim Late Victory

Nottingham Forest struck a late blow to pile further pressure on West Ham United, as Morgan Gibbs-White sealed a dramatic comeback win at the London Stadium. West Ham led early in the second half but saw a goal by Crysencio Summerville ruled out, a moment that shifted momentum decisively. Forest responded immediately through a Nicolás Domínguez header before capitalising on West Ham’s defensive fragility. A mistimed punch by Alphonse Areola led to a VAR review and a late penalty, calmly converted by Gibbs-White in the 89th minute. The defeat leaves West Ham winless in 10 matches and entrenched in relegation danger, with discontent growing among supporters and players alike. Despite showing more fight than in recent outings, Nuno Espírito Santo’s side again lacked organisation and belief. Forest, managed by Sean Dyche, ended a four-game losing run and moved seven points clear of the bottom three, easing pressure despite an unconvincing performance.