Jarrod Bowen shone with a spectacular Premier League hat-trick, propelling West Ham United to a thrilling 4-2 victory against Brentford and breaking their six-match drought without a win.
At the London Stadium, the game kicked off energetically with Bowen quickly securing two goals by the seventh minute, only for Brentford’s Neal Maupay to narrow the gap soon after.
The match was evenly poised with both teams creating numerous opportunities until Bowen headed in his third goal of the night in the 63rd minute, bringing his total for the season to 14. Emerson later added to the tally with a remarkable goal, while Brentford’s Yoane Wissa scored a late goal, but it was merely a consolation.
This win propelled David Moyes’ team to eighth in the league standings, level on points with Brighton & Hove Albion, setting the stage for their next match against Everton.
Moyes made tactical adjustments to the starting lineup from their previous game, introducing Lucas Paquetá, Tomáš Souček, and Dinos Mavropanos, which paid off.
The match began with high intensity, with Souček missing an early chance before Bowen opened the scoring, following a well-coordinated move. Despite Brentford’s immediate response through Maupay, West Ham maintained pressure, leading to Bowen’s second and third goals.
The game saw its fair share of controversy, including a dismissed penalty claim by Brentford, but West Ham continued to press, with Souček and others creating chances.
The second half remained competitive, with both teams demonstrating their determination. Bowen’s third goal and Emerson’s stunning strike further energized the home crowd, despite Brentford’s late effort to stage a comeback.
West Ham’s lineup showcased a blend of tactical discipline and offensive flair, leading to a vital win. Brentford, despite showing resilience, couldn’t overcome the Hammers’ offensive surge, marking a significant triumph for Moyes and his squad as they aim to build on this momentum.
West Ham United: Areola, Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson, Souček, Álvarez, Ward-Prowse, Paquetá, Kudus, Bowen
Substitutes: Fabiański, Ogbonna, Aguerd, Cresswell, Cornet, Mubama, Ings
Brentford: Flekken, Jørgensen, Ajer, Mee, Reguilón, Onyeka, Jensen, Nørgaard, Lewis-Potter, Maupay, Toney
Substitutes: Strakosha, Ghoddos, Baptiste, Yarmolyuk
