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Ben Collins
BBC Sport journalist

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West Ham came into Saturday's game on their best run of form all season and almost took the lead inside the opening minute, with new loan signing Axel Disasi going close from a corner.

The Hammers finished with twice as many shots as Bournemouth (20-10), their most in a Premier League game this season, but only three were on target and they carried little threat beyond set-pieces.

After scoring six goals in his previous seven games, Crysencio Summerville was being watched by Netherlands assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy and he posed the biggest problems from open play, beating two men before testing Djordje Petrovic from distance in the first half.

Otherwise, the hosts did not begin to open up the Cherries until the latter stages, with Taty Castellanos flashing an overhead kick narrowly wide before Callum Wilson came on with 18 minutes left to give the Hammers' new Argentina striker some company up front.

Wilson almost broke the deadlock moments later, only for Petrovic to claw out his touch at the near post, and Wilson finished with more touches in the opposition box than any other player (seven).

Summerville then found Jarrod Bowen during the six minutes of added time and the England forward blazed over on the stretch.

So on the day the Hammers fans unveiled a tifo tribute to their former goalkeeper and coach Ludek Miklosko, who announced 14 months ago that he had withdrawn from cancer treatment, it was a clean sheet that provided the biggest positive.

Current keeper Mads Hermansen has kept two clean sheets in three Premier League games, as many as West Ham had in their previous 35, and they will be crucial in their bid to avoid relegation.

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We could have won. We played a good game and we were compact and solid in defence and we created a lot of situations. The feeling is that it was a good game that we performed but unfortunately we did not achieve the result that we want and need. We have to keep believing and improving.

"We had two early situations really where we were really close to achieving a goal. If we had taken either it would eventually have changed the history of the game.

"The important thing is that we keep creating and believing that things are going to come. In the previous games we created a lot of situations and the players had space and time to do better but we cannot say anything about that."

On the clean sheet: "That is the first step that is in our mind, to keep being solid and compact. There are still things that need to click. We realise as long as we are solid and compact as a team we can create situations for a goal."

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen speaking to Sky Sports: "I thought we played with an energy, we created some chances, and it's a point. At this stage of the season, where we are, we could have turned that into three points. We could have scored after a minute from a corner, another one from a corner, Tomas [Soucek] had one that was blocked that was going in, my on at the end.

"So there were a lot of chances we could have turned into goals, that would have led to three points which would have been ideal. We take every point in the situation we are in and we take the positives from the performance."

On an opportunity missed or a point gained: " I think you can look at it in both ways. Where we are we need points and results, but you also need performances to go with it. We didn't lose the game, which is good, because this season we have had good performances and lost games through mistakes or through losses of concentration. We take the point from the game, obviously we had the chances to go and take three, but where we are we need results."

On another clean sheet: "In this league you can't expect to score two or three goals every week, if so it is impossible to collect results. We have tweaked some things tactically and we look a lot better. Defending starts from the nine and it goes to the wingers and midfielders and so on. We seem in a better structure."

On how things feel on the inside: "We all have to continue stepping up. We know outside noise happens and individually it is how you deal with that and as a group we can take criticism from each other. We need everyone to be taking responsibility. We have to fight out way out of it. We have characters and people who can grab each other by the scruff of he neck when we need to."

Did you know?

• West Ham had 20 shots against Bournemouth, their most in a Premier League match this season. It was their most without scoring in a home league game since December 2022.

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West Ham have made one change to the starting XI they had for their last Premier League game, with Soungoutou Magassa replacing Freddie Potts in the side that drew 1-1 at home to Manchester United.

West Ham XI: Mads Hermansen, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Axel Disasi, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Tomas Soucek, Mateus Fernandes, Soungoutou Magassa, Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen, Valentin Castellanos.

Subs: Kyle Walker-Peters, Max Kilman, Callum Wilson, Adama Traore, Jean-Clair Todibo, Ollie Scarles, Mohamadou Kante, Ezra Mayers, Alphonse Areola.

Bournemouth have made two changes to the side which won 2-1 at Everton last time out, with Tyler Adams and Junior Kroupi coming in for Ryan Christie and Alex Toth.

Bournemouth XI: Djordje Petrovic, James Hill, Adrien Truffert, Marcos Senesi, Alex Jimenez, Alex Scott, Amine Adli, Rayan, Evanilson, Tyler Adams, Junior Kroupi.

Subs: David Brooks, Ryan Christie, Adam Smith, Marcus Tavernier, Bafode Diakite, Enes Unal, Alex Toth, Veljko Milosavljevic, Christos Mandas.

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There are five games in the Premier League on Saturday and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.

• Aston Villa v Leeds - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

• Brentford v Brighton

• Chelsea v Burnley - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

• West Ham v Bournemouth (17:30) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

• Manchester City v Newcastle (20:00)

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Two of the league's form teams meet at London Stadium on Saturday (17:30 GMT), albeit with West Ham United and Bournemouth experiencing rather different campaigns.

The Hammers, in 17th place, have won three of their last five in the league, drawing with Manchester United last time out. The 10 points they've earned in that timeframe is as many as they acquired in their previous 15 matches.

Hammers can flee the bottom three

Significantly, this round of fixtures presents them with the chance to move out of the drop zone for the first time since early December, should they win and Nottingham Forest lose to Liverpool (depending on goal difference).

Crysencio Summerville continued his sparkling form with an extra-time winner in a tense FA Cup fourth round win over Burton Albion, taking him to six goals in his last seven games.

Nuno Espirito Santo made 10 changes for that clash against League One opposition but had to call upon Summerville from the bench to put the tie to bed, perhaps indicative of his side's reliance on a small pool of goalscorers.

Even in the Premier League the Irons have been using the full extent of their squad in a bid to find a winning formula. Following a busy winter transfer window, they've used more different players than any other side in the league this season, with 32, yet only Everton have had fewer different goalscorers than West Ham's nine.

Cherries blossoming

Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last six league games, with four wins and two draws moving them from 15th to ninth since the turn of the year.

The Cherries' first-ever Premier League win came against West Ham at Upton Park in August 2015. In recent years though, they're winless in their last 10 meetings with the Hammers in all competitions – the last five in the league have all been draws.

Andoni Iraola's side came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 last week, with Brazilian forward Rayan on the scoresheet for the second successive game. Add to that an assist on his debut and the 19-year-old is aiming to become the first teenager in the history of the competition to record goal involvements in each of his first four games.

That superb second half turnaround at the Hill Dickinson Stadium was typical of the Cherries' resilient attitude this season. Only Aston Villa and Sunderland have rescued more points from losing positions in the top-flight this season than Bournemouth's 14.

In Rayan and Junior Kroupi – the top scorer left at the club after Antoine Semenyo's move to Manchester City – Bournemouth boast an exciting young forward line, but it's one of their former heroes they'll need to watch out for on Saturday, even if he is no longer first choice in east London.

Callum Wilson, who hit 67 goals in his six seasons in Dorset, netted twice in a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium in November. He has a particular fondness for this fixture, scoring in it nine times (seven for Bournemouth, two for West Ham).

West Ham are still in the bottom three but they have shown they are up for the fight in the past few weeks.

Yes, they conceded a late equaliser against Manchester United in their last league game, but they keep on picking up points and that must have given them belief they can stay up.

Bournemouth are on a good run now too, with three wins in their past four league games but, along with Brighton, they are the Premier League's draw specialists this season - both have had 10 so far.

It finished 2-2 when these two sides met on the south coast in November and I can see the points being shared this time too.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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Tyrese King
BBC Sport journalist

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at London Stadium (kick-off 17:30 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Speaking about Pablo Felipe's injury: "We have to take it day by day and assess him. He's getting better each day and hopefully he can join us soon."

• He also confirmed that everyone else is "OK" and available for selection for Saturday.

• If they beat the Cherries, West Ham would draw level on points with Nottingham Forest, who do not play until Sunday: "I see it as another game, we have to focus on ourselves, and do our jobs and ignore what is happening with other teams."

• He added: "This is a massive and important game for us at home. I expect a good atmosphere at the London Stadium with the fans helping us, so we can overcome together."

• On Bournemouth: "It's a big test. They are a good team, it's not about comparing [us], but about realising the threats and good players that they have and try to contain them."

• He urged his team to "play the game and recognise that they are a tough opponent. They are a good team with a good dynamic, getting good results. It's up to us to get a good performance".

• On how West Ham have developed during the relegation battle: "I don't see much difference because I see them every day, training and preparing themselves. What I realised is that there is a desire, a commitment to getting out of this situation. I think we have been able to show character."

• On Valentin "Taty" Castellanos's bright start to life in the East End: "I think we have been lucky to have him. Since he's joined, I think he has brought a lot of good things to the team, his energy, hard work, the goals and the way he plays football."

• He added: "We had a look at him [before signing] and decided to bring him in because we believe in him. There was a clear need for a player in that position."

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Holly Turbutt
Fan contributor

One big result against Bournemouth could change so much for West Ham, because we have the opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone.

Nottingham Forest are three points above us and we're four behind on goal difference, so there is absolutely everything to play for.

If results go our way - a few teams around us drop points and we manage to get the win - we could climb out of the drop zone and this is the first time we've had an opportunity like this in a very long time. But, on top of that, we are looking more convincing as a side.

If we can get out of the drop zone, we've then got Spurs, Leeds, Brighton and Crystal Palace all well within reach, so this really could be a huge turning point. We've had a lot of opportunities we've missed or not really capitalised on, but this is one we really need to take.

When you look at the turnaround we've managed, it is remarkable. We've gone from a team that's very far adrift, with zero idea of how we're going to climb out of trouble, to now looking at a side that just drew 1-1 with Manchester United. We would have taken a draw before that game, and obviously it's disappointing to drop points so late, but nonetheless, our attacks that we're piecing together look so much more convincing.

We still have a lot of work to do in terms of defence, but we're not conceding quite as many goals and we're finding ways to get those wins. That's what we've needed to do so desperately to give fans hope, to give players confidence, and to just give us that belief we can make something happen this season still.

We're now in a position where we do have everything to play for. We're going to have to see how we do against Bournemouth, but I'm feeling positive - as a lot more fans are now - that we can actually get out of the drop zone.

If we can, that third spot for relegation is up for grabs and we're hoping it's not got West Ham's name on it.

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The draw for the FA Cup fifth round has been made. Here is a list of all the ties in the order they were drawn.

• Fulham v Southampton

• Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland

• Newcastle United v Manchester City

• Leeds United v Norwich City

• Mansfield Town v Arsenal

• Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool

• Wrexham v Chelsea

• West Ham v Macclesfield or Brentford

The matches will be played over the weekend of 7 March.

Watch all the highlights and best video from this season's FA Cup

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West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville has found opportunity to "flourish" under boss Nuno Espirito Santo, says former goalkeeper David James.

The 24-year-old came off the bench late on to help save the Hammers from an FA Cup fourth round shock against League one Burton Albion.

It was Summerville's sixth goal in seven games and the former Leeds man has been a crucial player in West Ham's recent good form that sees them with just one defeat in their past seven games.

The latest win, however, did come amid more protests from fans against the club's board.

"I think the whole West Ham situation is interesting," James told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

"With [Lucas] Paqueta leaving, I think what has happened now is the rest of the players have the opportunity to flourish and I think Summerville has fallen into that. If you look at his recent form it's all since Paqueta has not been there.

"I thought he [Summerville] was a great signing when they signed him and have been waiting waited for him to show the kind of form from when he was at Leeds and sometimes he was he was superb. Now we're seeing it.

"I've got to say, the Manchester United game, there was frustration [at the result], but the thing that I was gauging was the atmosphere at the London Stadium, and at times that place was rocking.

"I thought, 'you know what, this is the thing that I would love people to talk about'. I know the result in the end, unfortunately it was the last minute, but up until that point, that place was superb.

"All I've heard this season is about how bad it is and it's just like, if they do the stuff on the pitch then they get the fans behind them."

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's FA Cup four round game between Burton Albion and West Ham.

Here are some of your comments:

Bob: Well done to Nuno on this one, banana skin avoided and not risking major players who are needed for league survival. Always going to be difficult on a League One pitch but once again it's Summerville to the rescue and we're into the hat for the fifth-round draw.

Mr Grump: We are through, job done. We rested players that needed a rest and played players that needed a run out. We played a team that don't play together normally. The staff will get more out of the game than if it was a stroll in the park.

Sue: I think the team struggled because there were too many changes and they were not used to playing together. They got there in the end but it was a struggle.

Chris: Not a great performance but a lot of changes always meant it might not be. Potts was daft with his challenge, bringing unneeded pressure, but more so because we will be without him for three games. We can't afford to lose players with ground we have to make up in the league.

Ross: If we end up going on a cup run, nobody will remember us struggling to a 1-0 win at Burton. A win is a win and we managed to rest some key players.

James: That was poor but credit must go to Burton. If Nuno had any doubts about his fringe players they were certainly proved today.

Matthew: We always make hard work of these kinds of fixtures, so not really surprised by our lacklustre performance. Second half was improved, but relying on a moment of brilliance from Summerville to break down a League One side is hardly promising. But at least we're through!

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The 2025-26 FA Cup fifth-round draw will take place on Monday, 16 February at about 18:35 GMT.

It will be done before the fourth-round tie between Macclesfield Town - the lowest-ranked team left in the competition - and Brentford, with former England internationals Joe Cole and Karen Carney conducting the draw on TNT Sports.

Supporters can also follow the draw on the BBC Sport website and app.

All matches will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 7 March.

Unlike in previous years, there are no replays if matches end as a draw. All ties will go to extra time, and if necessary, a penalty shootout.

What are the ball numbers?

1. Liverpool

2. Fulham

3. Sunderland

4. Southampton

5. Wrexham

6. Arsenal

7. Chelsea

8. West Ham United

9. Mansfield Town

10. Norwich City

11. Port Vale or Bristol City

12. Wolverhampton Wanderers

13. Newcastle United

14. Manchester City

15. Macclesfield or Brentford

16. Leeds United

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Football reporter

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Crysencio Summerville's previous six goals came across a run of 56 club appearances across all competitions, five for Leeds and one for West Ham.

His form could not come at a better time with the Hammers third bottom of the Premier League and three points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest.

They host Bournemouth on Saturday before going to Liverpool on 28 February with Summerville having rediscovered the form which convinced West Ham to spend big on him.

"He's in a good moment, he is full of confidence, everything he does seems to go well so we need to take advantage of it," said boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

"It's confidence, all players know how it is. It's all about confidence. He is in a good moment and he is working for the team. You cannot play in the Premier League if you don't have self-confidence."

Nuno refused to concede he should have brought Summerville on earlier than the 83rd minute but felt making 10 changes was the right decision for his team.

"Sometimes you get it right and sometimes you don't but it's what the team needs, more important than anything is the respect for the players who started the game," he added.

"We knew Burton would come on strong, every throw-in and ever set-piece is a situation that requires maximum attention, and the players did well in that aspect.

"There were some tired legs in extra time and Summerville helped us out. When he is one v one and in space, he is almost unstoppable."

Read more Summerville analysis here

Pundits Ellen White and Shay Given join host Alex Scott to bring you the action and talking points from Friday and Saturday's FA Cup ties.

Watch on BBC iPlayer here

And listen back to full match commentaries on BBC Sounds:

• Hull City 0-4 Chelsea

• Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich

• Burton Albion 0-1 West Ham

• Manchester City 2-0 Salford City

• Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle

• Liverpool 3-0 Brighton and Hove Albion

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo, speaking to BBC Sport: "We knew it would be tough. We were able to contain them in the aspect of set-pieces and throw-ins. We did that in the first half and then in the second half, we came on strong with chances. Then Summerville gave us a hand. He is in a good moment, he is helping out the team. This is what we expect from them.

"This is a magical competition. It is unique. We have a lot of respect. Today we came through, the draw is Monday. We go day by day."

On Freddie Potts' sending off: "What I know for sure if Freddie is not a violent player. He is aggressive but is always very fair. I did not see it and cannot judge the decision of the referee."

On making 10 changes: "The most important thing is they had chance to play get minutes in the legs. Moving forward we will need them all.

"We knew Burton would come on strong, every throw-in and every set-piece is a situation that requires maximum attention and the players did well in that aspect.

"There were some tired legs in extra-time and Summerville helped us out. He is doing a good job, he is in a good moment. When he is one v one and in space he is almost unstoppable."

West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "In this competition every game can be difficult, and they gave everything that they had. They made it difficult for us. In the end we showed character and got the job done to get through to the next round.

"Under the circumstances with the pitch we had to manage the game a bit but we managed to do that. Early on in the game they had a lot of pressure and made it difficult for us but we kept a clean sheet at the back and with our quality we made it 1-0 to get the job done.

On match-winner Summerville: "We knew when we got him the player he is and now he is in top form and he just has to keep going. All the lads in the last couple of weeks we saw that we are improving and we want to do more than the first half of the season.

"We all just try to help each other and we do the same with [Summerville]. We see what his qualities are and we try to get everything from this."

Did you know?

• Crysencio Summerville has scored six goals in his last seven appearances for West Ham; his previous six goals came across a run of 56 club appearances across all competitions (five for Leeds, one for West Ham).

• Freddie Potts, at 22 years 155 days old, is the youngest West Ham player to be sent off since Callum McNaughton in August 2011 (aged 19), who was dismissed in a League Cup match against Aldershot.

Nick Mashiter
Football reporter

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It was a let-off for the Hammers who were poor, sloppy and lacked imagination.

Nuno's 10 changes looked like it could backfire with Burton the better side for long spells.

A more dynamic side would have taken advantage of the visitors, who needed their man of the moment Summerville to save them from at least going to penalties.

The travelling fans, who chanted "sack the board" early on after the plane circled the ground would have had more ammunition if Burton had sprung a shock.

Ultimately they have progressed - but it was nervy and West Ham had to ride out some late Burton pressure and chances.

Nuno can claim it was mission accomplished, he rested several key players and West Ham still went through. But it does not offer much comfort over the depth of his squad before the relegation run-in.

Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned.

What did you make of West Ham's display?

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Burton made one change from their 2-2 draw at Port Vale as the look to shock West Ham.

Jack Armer replaces Alex Hartridge in defence with 12-goal top-scorer Jake Beesley leading the line.

Burton XI: Collins, Godwin-Malife, Armer, Vancooten, Revan, Lofthouse, Evans, McKiernan, Shade, Beesley, Krubally

Subs: Dudek, Chauke, Sibbick, Tavares, Moon, Sraha, Larsson, Adom, Cannon

Defender Konstantinos Mavropanos is the only man to keep his place following Tuesday's draw with Manchester United as Nuno Espirito Santo makes 10 changes for West Ham.

Winger Keiber Lamadrid makes his debut after joining on loan from Deportivo La Guaira in Venezuela in January.

Mohamadou Kante and Adama Traore make their full debuts for the Hammers.

West Ham XI: Areola, Mavropanos, Mayers, Kilman, Walker-Peters, Magassa, Kante, Lamadrid, Scarles, Traore, Wilson

Subs: Herrick, Disasi, Summerville, Taty, Diouf, Wan-Bissaka, Potts, Orford, Ajala

There are seven ties in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.

• Burton v West Ham (12:15) - BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Radio Derby

• Burnley v Mansfield - BBC Radio Lancashire & BBC Radio Nottingham

• Man City v Salford - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3 & BBC Radio Manchester

• Norwich v West Brom - BBC Radio Norfolk & BBC Radio WM

• Port Vale P-P Bristol City

• Southampton v Leicester- BBC Radio Solent & BBC Radio Leicester

• Aston Villa v Newcastle (17:45) - BBC iPlayer,BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra (with second half on BBC Radio 5 Live), BBC Radio WM & BBC Radio Newcastle

• Liverpool v Brighton (20:00) - BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Merseyside & BBC Radio Sussex

Kick-offs 15:00 GMT unless stated

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