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Leeds Beat West Ham 2-1 as Early Strikes Punish Set‑Piece Weakness

The win lifts Leeds to 13th, leaving Nuno Espirito Santo still without a victory at West Ham.

Overview

  • Brenden Aaronson scored in the 3rd minute and Joe Rodon headed in from a corner on 15 minutes before Mateus Fernandes pulled one back late on.
  • Lucas Paquetá had a first‑half goal ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
  • Rodon’s goal came from a corner, the ninth West Ham have conceded from corners in nine league matches this season.
  • West Ham remain second‑bottom on four points from nine games, with fans booing at half‑time and full‑time as scrutiny of Nuno intensifies.
  • Leeds recorded their third league win of the season at Elland Road in a match shown live on Sky Sports.