West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse took full responsibility for the team’s loss to Brentford on Saturday. Despite initially taking the lead, the Hammers couldn’t maintain their advantage and suffered a defeat.

Reflecting on the game, Ward-Prowse admitted it was a difficult pill to swallow. The team started slow and conceded an avoidable goal, but managed to equalize through two well-taken goals. However, they failed to maintain their momentum and ultimately paid for their own mistakes.

Ward-Prowse himself has had a mixed season. Initially making a significant impact with five goal contributions in four games, he has struggled to replicate that form recently. A change in position and role might be a contributing factor, as he has been forced to play deeper, limiting his attacking contributions. Despite this, Ward-Prowse was given the opportunity to play in his natural position against Brentford and will hope to reignite his attacking prowess.

Looking ahead, West Ham will face Olympiacos in their upcoming Europa League match. The Greek side ended their impressive unbeaten streak earlier in the season, and Moyes’ team will be eager to rectify that loss with a big win ahead of their European clash.