Alan Shearer has admitted he may have been wrong about West Ham’s relegation fate, with the club’s recent turnaround under Nuno Espirito Santo forcing a rethink.
The Hammers’ emphatic 4-0 win over Wolves has lifted them out of the relegation zone and injected fresh belief into their survival push, something that looked unlikely just weeks ago.
Alan Shearer revises West Ham relegation view
Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Shearer acknowledged that he had previously written West Ham off, but now sees a different picture emerging.
“There was a time when I thought they were done… but to be fair to him and the players, he’s getting big performances.” — Alan Shearer
He credited Nuno Espirito Santo for shifting the mood within the squad, pointing to improved confidence and belief as key factors behind the change.
“He’s given them belief, confidence, and is heaping huge pressure on others.” — Alan Shearer
From the matches we have followed, West Ham’s performances have shown more structure and intent, particularly in attacking phases.
Nuno impact visible in Wolves win
The victory over Wolves was not just about the result, but the manner of it.
West Ham created chances consistently and looked in control for long periods, with new signings beginning to make a difference.
| Stat vs Wolves | West Ham |
|---|---|
| Possession | 44% |
| Shots | 18 |
| xG | 2.35 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Big Chances | 6 |
source: match data – 11 April 2026
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Taty Castellanos led the way with two goals, while defensive performances, including from Axel Disasi, helped secure a clean sheet.
Having followed West Ham closely in recent weeks, there has been a noticeable improvement in both organisation and attacking output under Nuno.
However, it remains too early to say whether this form can be sustained over the final matches.
Survival race still finely balanced
Despite the recent lift, the relegation battle remains tight.
Data projections suggest West Ham are still at risk, even if their position has improved. Other teams around them are also under pressure, which adds further unpredictability to the run-in.
Key Insights
- Alan Shearer has revised his view on West Ham’s survival chances
- Nuno Espirito Santo has improved confidence within the squad
- West Ham beat Wolves 4-0 to move out of the relegation zone
- New signings are beginning to make an impact
- The relegation battle remains open heading into the final weeks
What’s next for West Ham?
West Ham now face a crucial run of fixtures that could define their season. Maintaining momentum will be key, particularly against teams in similar positions.
Their improved form gives them a platform, but consistency will ultimately determine whether they can stay in the Premier League.
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