Nuno Espirito Santo’s great escape is now very much on after results went West Ham’s way resulting in chaos at Nottingham Forest, where Sean Dyche now faces the sack.

As West Ham’s players trudged off the pitch after conceding a crushing 96th minute equaliser against Man United, they looked resigned to what was about to happen next.

The Hammers knew relegation rivals Nottingham Forest had basement boys Wolves the following night and that the gap to safety was likely to be stretched once again to five points.

A demoralising prospect given West Ham have been applying serious pressure on Forest and the teams above them of late.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have taken 10 points from the last 15 to give genuine hope of Premier League survival.

Results finally go West Ham’s way

It was not that long ago that the Hammers threw away a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Nottingham Forest at the London Stadium on a night after which most had them marked as relegation certainties.

But the team have clicked and the penny has dropped in the last month in east London.

Things are about to get VERY tough! 😟

How many points can you see us picking up here?

The possibility of Nuno exacting the ultimate revenge on Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has increased.

Well now it seems that pressure has reached breaking point as West Ham’s worst fears were not realised in a refreshing turn up for the books.

Now Nuno’s great escape is on as results go West Ham’s way and Sean Dyche is sacked by terrified Forest.

The Hammers are now just three points from safety after Nottingham Forest failed to beat Wolves in a 0-0 draw at the City Ground.

Better still both Palace and Brighton, who West Ham have drawn into the relegation battle with their excellent form, also lost.

In fact none of the seven teams sitting above the Hammers won this game week.

Nuno’s great escape is on as Dyche sacked by terrified Forest

Next up in the Premier League, after the FA Cup fourth round tie at Burton, West Ham have a winnable home game against Bournemouth.

If Nuno’s side win that they will draw level on 27 points with Nottingham Forest. That will pile the pressure on given Forest then face Liverpool the following day.

Will Nuno ring the chances for Burton? 🛎️ 🏆

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With just four goals now separating the Hammers and the Tricky Trees, West Ham could find themselves out of the relegation zone after the next round of Premier League fixtures.

Nuno literally has Marinakis running scared.

Marinakis is now looking for his fourth manager of the season in unprecedented scenes at Nottingham Forest.

The outspoken owner reportedly marched into the Forest dressing room after the 0-0 draw with Wolves and read the riot act to the team.

Nottingham Forest then confirmed Dyche had been relieved of his duties as head coach at nearly 1am overnight.

“We would like to thank Sean and his staff for their efforts during their time at the Club and we wish them the best of luck for the future,” Forest said in a statement.

“We will be making no further comment at this time.”

Hammers handed Premier League lifeline

Former Wolves boss Vítor Pereira is the favourite to take over according to widespread reports.

West Ham are the antagonists of the piece as their fine form and vastly improved performances clearly have Forest and the teams above them terrified.

It comes after West Ham’s bitter rivals Spurs sacked Thomas Frank following the defeat to Newcastle.

The Hammers can move to within two points of Tottenham with a win over Bournemouth, knowing they face title favourites Arsenal the next day.

West Ham famously pulled off a great escape in 2007 by winning seven of their final nine games.

This time around the Hammers probably need to win six of their last 12 to secure survival.