A single point was not nearly enough for Bournemouth. The wear and tear on a talented but brittle squad is enveloping European ambitions. With them winless in six Premier League matches, Champions League horizons have lowered to outside hopes of the Europa League now dropping down to the Conference League as an outside chance if form does not improve. In east London they almost fell victim to dozing opponents.
Graham Potter had lately suggested that the West Ham players he inherited in January are now playing for their futures. Relegation has been averted but the Hammers are in danger of finishing their joint lowest since relegation in 2010-11.
