In Pictures: Hammers claim vital three points against Southampton

Nayef Aguerd's first half header was enough to give West Ham United a crucial 1-0 Premier League victory over Southampton on Sunday.

The Morocco centre-back rose highest to head home from a Thilo Kehrer free-kick with 25 minutes on the clock - a goal which needed a lengthy VAR check to overturn a offside flag.

Jarrod Bowen hit the bar, while Saïd Benrahma forced a save from Gavin Bazunu as the Hammers searched for a second.

Although it ultimately did not arrive - and Saints sub Paul Onuachu hit the crossbar himself with a late header - but that first half goal settled the contest.

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