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January 11, 2026
Taty Castellanos edges West Ham past QPR in FA Cup to offer respite for Nuno
Forget the magic of the FA Cup, for West Ham the reality of what is soon likely to be a Championship fixture – an indicator that life in the second tier will be no cakewalk. That QPR took them to extra time will do little for Nuno Espírito Santo’s standing, despite a first win since 8 November.
TL;DR
- West Ham defeated QPR in the FA Cup after extra time, ending a winless streak for manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
- The victory provided a brief respite from West Ham's poor Premier League form and fan discontent.
- Key performances included goals from Taty Castellanos and Crysencio Summerville, alongside the contributions of new signings.
- Injuries to Konstantinos Mavropanos and Rayan Kolli impacted both teams during the match.
- Fan protests against club ownership and the move to the London Stadium were evident.
- West Ham acknowledges the need for further player acquisitions in the transfer window.
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