Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Jarrod Bowen eased the pressure on West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui, with his winning goal securing a 2-1 victory over Wolves. The Hammers skipper settled a nervy clash with a wonderful individual effort in the 72nd minute, after Matt Doherty had cancelled out Tomas Soucek’s earlier effort at the London Stadium. With Gary O’Neil desperate for a win, Wolves created the best opportunity of the first half, with Joao Gomes turning Doherty’s deep cross wide from close range. West Ham broke through nine minutes after the restart, with Soucek sending a looping header over the flat-footed Sam Johnstone from a Bowen corner. VAR denied Mohammed Kudus and The Hammers a second goal, before Wolves equalised in the 69th minute with Doherty brilliantly turning in Rayan Ait-Nouri’s cross on the half-volley. However, the visitors were level for just three minutes as, following a short corner, Bowen cut inside a challenge before sweeping a low shot into Johnstone’s bottom-right corner. Kudus saw another goal chalked off for offside, but West Ham had done enough to get over the line.Talking Point – Lopetegui breathes easier as pressure piles on O’NeilThe pressure on both managers dominated the build-up to this clash.Though both sides registered 19 shots, it was the hosts who generally carried the greater attacking threat, notably forcing 11 unanswered corners.Only a second victory in six matches will relieve some of the pressure on Lopetegui. However, following a third straight defeat that leaves his side four points from safety inside the relegation zone, O’Neil will not be sitting too comfortably this evening.Player of the Match – Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)Bowen continued to torment his favourite opponents. Indeed, his winner was his sixth goal against Wolves – the most he has registered against a single Premier League opponent.The skipper worked hard for The Hammers, both in the central attacking role and from the right wing later on.As well as his goal, he also provided the assist for Soucek’s opener.Player RatingsWest Ham: Fabianski 7, Wan-Bissaka 7, Mavropanos 6, Kilman 7, Emerson 7, Alvarez 6, Soucek 8, Kudus 7, Soler 7, Summerville 8, Bowen 9*. Subs: Paqueta 6, Ings 6, Rodriguez 6, Cresswell 6, Todibo 6.Wolves: Johnstone 7, Semedo 7, Bueno 6, Toti 6, Doherty 8, Andre 6, Lemina 6, Ait-Nouri 7, Joao Gomes 6, Strand Larsen 7, Cunha 6. Subs: Bellegarde 6, Guedes 6, Doyle 6, Rodrigo 6.Match Highlights23′ SAVE: Bowen times his run to latch onto a throughball, before calling Johnstone into action from a tight angle.32′ CHANCE: Wolves should be in front! Strand Larsen neatly switches the play out to Doherty on the right. The latter’s deep cross towards the far post is met by Gomes, who cannot steer his volley towards the target.35′ OVER: After Johnstone pushes Kudus’ attempt behind, West Ham look to apply the pressure from a corner. The ball drops kindly for Mavropanos in the box but, off balance, the defender cannot keep his shot down.54′ GOAL!!! WEST HAM 1-0 WOLVES (SOUCEK): The Hammers lead! Bowen sends a deep corner to the far post, where an unmarked Soucek sends a looping header over the flat-footed Johnstone.62′ NO GOAL: West Ham think they have doubled their lead as Kudus turns in Bowen’s drilled ball across the area. However, the effort is ruled out for offside following a VAR review.69′ GOAL!!! WEST HAM 1-1 WOLVES (DOHERTY): The visitors bring themselves level! It is wing-back to wing-back as Ait-Nouri’s inviting cross from the left is met from the right by Doherty, who brilliantly guides in on the half-volley.72′ GOAL!!! WEST HAM 2-1 WOLVES (BOWEN): The hosts regain their lead! Wolves weren’t level for long! Following a short corner, Bowen neatly cuts inside a challenge before steering a low shot into Johnstone’s bottom-right corner.Key StatsBowen has scored six goals against Wolves, his highest tally against a single Premier League opponent.West Ham have now won their last seven Premier League home games to be played on a Monday, scoring two or goals on each occasion.TNT Sports will show over 500 matches from the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League across the 2024-25 season. The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination.
