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Jarrod Bowen ended his objective drought with a hat-trick as West Ham beat struggling Brentford 4-2 to safe their first win in 9 video games on Monday.
Bowen hadn’t scored within the Premier League since December 23, however the England ahead acquired again on monitor with a trendy treble on the London Stadium.
The 27-year-old struck twice within the first seven minutes earlier than Neal Maupay acquired one again for Brentford in a frantic opening 13 minutes.
Bowen accomplished the primary hat-trick of his profession after the interval earlier than Emerson’s very good long-range blast made it 4.
Yoane Wissa decreased the deficit late on, however David Moyes’ aspect have been in a position to have fun their first victory since profitable at Arsenal on December 28.
Ending their longest winless streak in all competitions since 1997 was important for Moyes, who has come beneath fireplace from annoyed followers in latest weeks.
Moyes is but to determine whether or not to simply accept the membership’s supply of a brand new contract, along with his current deal expiring on the finish of this season.
After dropping their final three league video games, together with a 6-0 embarrassment towards Arsenal, and crashing out of the FA Cup at second tier Bristol Metropolis, West Ham’s climb to eighth place was a great addition for the beleaguered boss.
“We wanted to get three factors. We performed in a way more aggressive vogue tonight,” Moyes mentioned.
“Jarrod was again to his greatest. He began the season very well, then acquired injured. If he retains scoring he’ll be in that England squad for the Euros.”
On his future, Moyes added: “The large factor for me is to see what occurs till the top of the season. I’ve loved it right here.”
Relegation-threatened Brentford had slipped down a spot earlier than kicking a ball on Monday after Everton’s punishment for breaching Premier League monetary guidelines was decreased from 10 factors to 6 after an attraction.
Brentford have now misplaced 5 of their final six league video games and sit beneath Everton in sixteenth place, 5 factors above the relegation zone.
Requested about Brentford’s perilous place within the desk, boss Thomas Frank mentioned: “I am unbelievably irritated with our efficiency in order that’s my solely focus.
“It is two steps again once more. It is an inconsistent season to this point.”
Bowen sparkles
Bowen ended his drought within the fifth minute when Emerson’s cross reached the ahead 12 yards from objective and he lashed a fierce strike previous Mark Flekken at his close to submit.
He netted once more two minutes later with a medical first-time end that arrowed into the far nook from Vladimir Coufal’s low cross.
Brentford have been on the ropes however they punched again within the thirteenth minute.
Keane Lewis-Potter’s move was completely weighted for Maupay, who surged into the West Ham space and stretched to elevate his shot previous Alphonse Areola from 10 yards.
West Ham blew a half-time lead of their 3-2 defeat at Brentford in November.
However their dedication to carry the lead this time may need been heightened by an offended alternate within the tunnel between West Ham assistant coach Kevin Nolan and Maupay when the groups got here out for the second half.
Bowen put West Ham in full management within the 63rd minute.
Mohammed Kudus dinked a cross into the six-yard field, the place the unmarked Bowen had discovered area to bury a medical header previous Flekken.
Moyes’ males acquired the fourth within the 69th minute when Kudus’s cross was cleared to Emerson, who lashed an excellent strike into the highest nook from 25 yards.
Wissa’s 82nd minute roller was no comfort as Brentford slumped deeper into the relegation battle.
