It's Raul over now with late Hammer blow

RAUL JIMENEZ deepened West Ham's relegation worries as Fulham snatched a late victory at the London Stadium.

- BY ANDY SIMS

WEST HAM youngster Ollie Scarles was in tears after his mistake gifted Fulham a 1-0 win and deepened his side's relegation fears.

The Hammers looked set to earn a point until fullback Scarles (below) took an air-shot at a clearance, allowing Harry Wilson to lift a cross to the far post for Raul Jimenez to tuck home.

"We are all disappointed and sad, but we stick together," said boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

"He has our total support. Mistakes are part of the game. Today and tonight is going to be tough, but tomorrow is another day."

Jimenez's second goal in as many matches fired Fulham to a third straight win for the first time in almost three years.

"A very tight game, as we expected," said boss Marco Silva. "Three wins in a row is very difficult so the players deserve all the credit."