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Post Match: Bolton Wanderers

Started Last Movement

Jarrod Bowen’s double secured a 3–2 win at Bolton after West Ham recovered from 2–1 down, with Nuno Espírito Santo crediting a stronger second half and the depth of his squad.

No-Guff Summary

  • Bowen scored the opener and the 77th-minute winner.
  • Konstantinos Mavropanos made it 2–2 from an Arne Engels free kick.
  • A third successive win took West Ham top of the Championship on goal difference.
  • Nuno praised the response after a chaotic first half and the impact of his substitutes.
Development

Bowen says winning run is easing pressure, with improvement still needed

Jarrod Bowen says West Ham’s winning run is lifting the pressure, but the captain sees plenty to fix after his double secured the 3–2 victory at Bolton.

Speaking to the club’s website, Bowen said West Ham had thrown away their early lead and needed a half-time reset to match Bolton’s energy. He credited the equaliser from a set-piece as an important moment and acknowledged some luck with his winner.

The victory brought nine points in a week and put West Ham top on goal difference. Bowen said the opening weeks had been a reality check for the squad and that they were still falling short of their own standards despite winning games.

He praised the contributions across the group, with recovery and Friday’s home match against Wrexham next on the agenda.

Sources

  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Reports on Jarrod Bowen's two goals in West Ham's win at Bolton and quotes the captain discussing the team's confidence, development and upcoming fixture against Wrexham.