London, 11 April (H.S.):

West Ham United delivered a resounding 4-0 thrashing to Wolverhampton Wanderers in Friday's Premier League clash, propelling Tottenham Hotspur into the relegation scrap for the first time this season. Spurs now trail West Ham by two points and face Sunderland on Sunday.

Valentine Castellanos ignited the second half for West Ham with a rapid brace inside three minutes, following Konstantinos Mavropanos's header just before halftime. A stunning volley from a late corner sealed the rout. Wolves, languishing at the foot of the table, appear doomed to relegation.

New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi urged his squad to summon courage and confidence to evade the drop. We must play with clear strategy, natural flair, and without excessive pressure—showing fight, bravery, and aggression, he declared.

Handed a five-year contract, De Zerbi confronts the ultimate test: rescuing Spurs. He aims to revive the club's tradition of attacking football and goal-scoring mentality.

Recently, Tottenham parted ways with interim coach Igor Tudor after just 44 days, succeeding Thomas Frank's eight-month stint. Praising both predecessors, De Zerbi vows to instill his unique style, personality, and passion.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar