Brentford 3-0 West Ham: What Nuno said

May 2, 2026 - 18:04

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo admitted his side were outplayed by a very good Brentford team after a 3-0 defeat, but he pointed to a frustrating first half that could have changed the game. Speaking after the match, Nuno said the way his team reacted and played in the opening 45 minutes gave them hope at the break. They hit the post and had a goal disallowed by a tight margin, leaving the manager to feel that small details swung the match against them.

Despite the bright spells, the result extends a worrying trend for the Hammers. West Ham have now failed to score in three consecutive Premier League away games for the first time since April 2019 under Manuel Pellegrini. The lack of a cutting edge on the road has become a clear problem, and Nuno will need to find solutions quickly if his side wants to climb the table. For now, Brentford's clinical finishing made the difference, leaving West Ham to dwell on what might have been.