West Ham broke out of their slump in style, as Jarrod Bowen’s hat trick highlighted a 4-2 pounding of Brentford on Monday.
Bowen scored twice in the first seven minutes than completed his heroics after the hour mark to restore a two-goal lead before Emerson Palmieri capped the goals in style.
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The win ends a six-match winless run that saw the Irons drop from sixth to ninth place. Their 39 points are now enough for eighth, behind Brighton on goal differential and five back of Manchester United.
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Neal Maupay scored early and Yoane Wissa late, as the Bees fell apart in the second half to lose a third-straight game. Brentford have lost 12 of their last 15 Premier League games dating back to November 12.
Their 25 points have them 16th, behind Everton on goal differential following the Toffees’ reduced points deduction. Brentford are five points clear of the bottom three.
Bowen back amongst goals = West Ham back amongst wins
Jarrod Bowen has scored 14 Premier League goals this season including his hat trick on Monday, and only two players in the division have more this season.
It’s been six games since Bowen recorded a PL goal or assist this campaign, and it should come as no surprise that West Ham’s record in those games is 0-3-3 with three total goals scored (against 14 conceded by the Irons).
The rambunctious wide man has 14 goals and five assists across all competitions this season, and the Irons rarely lose when he has a goal contribution: 2W-0D-0L in Europa League, a draw in the FA Cup, 1W-1L in the League Cup, and 8W-1D-3L in the Premier League.
Of course when a team scores, they’ll have a decent record. But that mark? 11W-2D-4L? There’s a word for that: Talismanic, and just in time with the Europa League Round of 16 versus Freiburg just around the corner.
What’s next?
Brentford host Chelsea at 10am ET Saturday in the Premier League, the same kickoff time that West Ham have at Everton.
How to watch West Ham vs Brentford live, stream link and start time
Kick off: 3pm ET, Monday
TV Channel: USA Network
Online: Online via NBC.com
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West Ham vs Brentford final score: 4-2
Goals: Bowen (5', 7', 63'), Maupay (13'), Emerson (69'), Wissa (82')
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Emerson goal! — West Ham 4-1 Brentford (69th minute)
Game over. Emerson takes a tidy touch of a loose ball to set up a rip from distance, and it’s the sort of goal he’ll show his descendants.
The Bees are not buzzing.
There’s the hat trick! — West Ham 3-1 Brentford (63rd minute)
Mohammed Kudus is shifting like a glitching graphic on the right side, and he’s freed up enough room to clip a cross toward the near post.
Bowen darts onto it and uses the side of his head to complete his hat trick.
Showtime.
Halftime — West Ham 2-1 Brentford
West Ham needed a half like this, dominant.
That said, the one-goal lead despite a 13-2 shots advantage won’t have David Moyes counting the three points.
1.13-0.14 xG says it was closer than what our eyes told us, too. So it’s very much in the balance.
Neal Maupay goal — West Ham 2-1 Brentford (13th minute)
Jarrod Bowen goal — West Ham 2-0 Brentford (7th minute)
Jarrod Bowen goal — West Ham 1-0 Brentford (5th minute)
West Ham lineup
Home Hammers ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/rA1DfIPZxc
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 26, 2024
Brentford lineup
🐝 Your Bees to take on the Hammers#WHUBRE | #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/fd6EhXrV9M
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) February 26, 2024
West Ham focus, team news
OUT: Kalvin Phillips (suspension) | QUESTIONABLE: Lucas Paqueta (calf)
Brentford focus, team news
OUT: Ethan Pinnock (ankle), Bryan Mbeumo (ankle), Rico Henry (torn ACL - out for season), Kevin Schade (adductor), Aaron Hickey (hamstring), Josh Dasilva (torn ACL - out for season)
