Hammers ease relegation fears in vital win

West Ham have given themselves some breathing space on the Premier League table after a 1-0 victory over Swansea, their first win in eight matches.

West Ham United goalkeeper Darren Randolph celebrates

West Ham United have ended a run of five successive defeats with a 1-0 Premier League win. (AAP)

West Ham United have ended a run of five successive defeats with a 1-0 Premier League win against Swansea City to ease their growing relegation fears.

The hosts tested Lukasz Fabianski numerous times in a bright opening on Saturday before Cheikhou Kouyate struck with a thumping low drive just before the break.

Swansea, who are now without a win in five games, improved marginally after halftime but were only able to create a few half-chances as West Ham held on to register a much-needed victory.

West Ham's first win since early February saw them climb to 14th with 36 points. Swansea remain in the relegation zone, in 18th place on 28 points.


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