Vladimir Coufal admitted he was “afraid” West Ham were heading for another Newcastle-style hammering before their sensational comeback to earn a point against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
David Moyes’s side conceded twice inside the opening quarter of an hour at the London Stadium, just as they had in their 5-1 loss to the Magpies earlier this month, but on this occasion goals from Said Benrahma and Jarrod Bowen salvaged a deserved draw - one that extended the Hammers’ cushion above the relegation zone to four points.
