It was a match not to be lost and West Ham knew how to do well. In a duel between teams from the second half of the table, the Hammers took advantage of the reception of Wolverhampton to return to victory (2-1, 15th day of the Premier League). The Londoners temporarily avoided a crisis which could have cost Julen Lopetegui his place this evening.
It will not be the case for the moment since West Ham won and even opened the scoring thanks to Tomas Soucek shortly before the hour mark (1-0, 54th). Very balanced, the meeting almost logically saw the Wolves equalize through Matte Doherty (1-1, 69th). But unfortunately for them, the visitors broke down almost immediately for the second time of the evening.
Bowen gives West Ham victory
And West Ham’s home scorer, Jarrod Bowen, was responsible for restoring the advantage to his team (2-1, 72nd). An advantage that
Hammers will keep this time until the end. This success allows the locals to consolidate their fourteenth place, four points ahead of their first pursuer.
For the Wolves On the other hand, the difficult season continues with a third setback in a row which leaves them in nineteenth and penultimate place in the ranking. Gary O’Neil’s days on the bench may be numbered.