The Hammers are through to a European club competition final for the first time in almost a half century.
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The Spaniard took aim from just outside the box in the 74th minute and his effort looped in after hitting Villa’s Ezri Konsa.
The Red Devils prevailed 3-1 at Brentford in midweek, while David Moyes’s men went down 3-2 at home to Leeds United.
David Moyes’s side marched to a 4-1 success over Aston Villa in their most recent league battle, while the Reds could only draw 2-2 with Brighton & Hove Albion.
David Moyes’ side took the lead through Pablo Fornals’ first half goal at the London Stadium.
West Ham have enjoyed six wins in a row in all competitions.
The visiting Hammers produced a fine performance capped with goals from Michail Antonio, Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen.
After thrashing Manchester City 5-2 last weekend, second-placed Leicester were brought back down to earth as their three-game winning run came to an end at the King Power Stadium
Kelechi Iheanacho believes the togetherness of Leicester City’s entire squad was on show during Saturday’s 2-1 victory at West Ham United.
West Ham United have signed Spain international attacking midfielder Pablo Fornals from Villarreal, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Zinedine Zidane’s side dominated the game but succumbed to an 87th minute strike from Pablo Fornals, who chipped over goalkeeper, Keylor Navas, on the rebound.