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Tomas Soucek’s aerial presence and knack for arriving late in the box have long made him a key asset for West Ham United.
His second goal in consecutive matches proved decisive in West Ham’s comeback against Burnley, securing a second straight win and injecting renewed energy into east London.

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00:00Thomas Suchek's aerial presence and knack for arriving late in the box
00:05have made him a key asset for West Ham United.
00:09Once dubbed the new Marouane Fellaini by Jose Mourinho in 2020,
00:13the 30-year-old continues to pose a significant threat in the penalty area,
00:18even if his mobility has slightly declined with age.
00:21His second goal in consecutive games proved decisive in West Ham's comeback against Burnley,
00:26securing a second straight win and injecting renewed energy into East London.
00:31The first goal came courtesy of a Burnley mistake,
00:35with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka spilling Lucas Paquette's cross shot directly to Suchek,
00:41who capitalised before Kyle Walker-Peters followed up to complete the turnaround.
00:47Suchek's importance to the team is evident.
00:50His timing and aerial dominance consistently unlocks defences,
00:53and he might have joined former manager David Moyes at Everton this summer,
00:58and Chelsea-linked Graham Potter's transfer plans materialised.
01:03Nuno Espirito Santo typically measured, displayed rare emotion on the touchline,
01:08celebrating his side's response with hugs for his assistance and animated gestures to the home fans.
01:14West Ham's midfield Dynamo Freddy Potts also impressed,
01:18winning duels, creating chances and providing energy before leaving with a dead leg,
01:23while Paquette's fifth booking means he will miss the next match against Bournemouth.
01:31The game illustrated West Ham's growing resilience after conceding first to Zion Fleming.
01:37They responded quickly with Suchek's goal,
01:39followed by contributions from Jared Bowen and Kyle Walker-Peters.
01:43Burnley, despite making tactical changes,
01:45lacked creativity to penetrate West Ham's improved structure.
01:50Anthon's Areola's late mishap allowed Josh Curran to score,
01:53but it was mere consolation and the Hammers had held on.
01:58With back-to-back wins,
01:59West Ham are showing a more consistent, resilient side,
02:02blending Suchek's experience with youthful energy.
02:05Espirito Santo's men are starting to demonstrate
02:07that their season can turn around even when the odds seem stacked against them.
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