West Ham’s Champions League Dream Remains Alive After Win Against Watford
West Ham United moved back into the top four of the Premier League table after beating Watford 1-0 at the London Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Jarrod Bowen grabbed the only goal of the game in the 68th minute to keep the Hammers’ Champions League dream alive. Their hopes were given a welcome boost when the final whistle blew at Turf Moor, as Manchester United could only draw at Burnley.
The best chance of the first half fell the way of Said Benrahma, who forced a good save from Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster before seeing his second effort hit the post.
Bowen shines again
In another convincing display for West Ham, it was Bowen who stood out most, particularly in the second half. The 25-year-old managed to open the scoring in the 68th minute, as he turned and made his way towards Watford’s goal before seeing his deflected shot wrongfoot Foster and go in.
Six goals in his last six games.
11 goals and 10 assists this season.
More goal involvements than any other English PL player.Jarrod Bowen is on 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/JNmdcwUhLm
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 8, 2022
Bowen had another chance to put the game beyond doubt after coming in from the left and getting a shot away, but Foster saved it onto the post.
West Ham are now up to 40 points and jump up into fourth, while Watford remain 19th, three points from safety.
