Nuno: Players deserved the jeers of travelling Hammers

The Hammers could go down on Tuesday night if Spurs win at Chelsea

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Picture date: Sunday May 17, 2026.

Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted West Ham’s fans were right to chant that his players were “not fit to wear the shirt” after a 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left them on the brink of Premier League relegation.

The Hammers, who trail Tottenham by two points, could go down on Tuesday night if Spurs win at Chelsea, where even a draw would leave them on the brink ahead of their final game of the campaign at home to Leeds.