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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg at the London Stadium

Sam Allardyce turns on substitutes after Leeds’ painful defeat at West Ham

A dejected Sam Allardyce after the final whistle.
A dejected Sam Allardyce after the final whistle. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA

Sam Allardyce criticised his substitutes for failing to step up against West Ham and admitted that Leeds, who are facing the prospect of relegation from the Premier League, will struggle to beat Tottenham on the final day of the season after losing Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo to injury.

Leeds would have moved out of the bottom three with a game to go if they had beaten West Ham and they looked to be on track when Rodrigo gave them the lead. But Allardyce’s side failed to hold on and remain two points behind Everton after losing 3-1 at the London Stadium. Everton host Bournemouth on the final day. Leicester, who visit Newcastle on Monday night, are a point below Leeds.

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