Moyes sweats on Bowen fitnesspublished at 19:21 6 April
19:21 6 April
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter
There are some anxious hours ahead of David Moyes when it comes to Jarrod Bowen.
The West Ham manager's wait to find out if Bowen has any chance of facing Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday, or, indeed, in the second-leg the following week, will feel like a lifetime.
The Hammers' chances of advancing past Xabi Alonso's men do not hinge entirely on the England man. But, if anyone is likely to breach the Germans' defences, it is the man who famously scored West Ham's Europa Conference League final winner.
Without Bowen, Michail Antonio would start up front and, probably, Lucas Paqueta would be wide left.
It is not terrible - West Ham did well at Wolves in the second-half.
But, at Molineux, they needed a penalty and a goal direct from a corner.
Bowen is the man most likely to find the net - as he has done 19 times this season.
Moyes could really do with him, as his side get ready for their stiffest test in three seasons of European combat.
Wolves 1-2 West Ham: What Ward-Prowse saidpublished at 18:40 6 April
18:40 6 April
West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day after scoring the match-winner against Wolves with a corner kick: "Before the game, we spoke about hitting the target with corners. It is a difficult one for the goalkeeper to defend because there are lots of bodies in his way and, if nobody touches it, hopefully it goes in. That was the case today, so I will take it.
"It is something I don't think keepers like to face when it is in-swinging. It was a bit of a windy day, a few storms knocking about, so I used it to my advantage and thankfully it paid off. I will give Storm Kathleen an assist for sure!
"I have never scored direct from a corner before, but my mum and dad always said to me as a kid to do it, so I'll give credit to them!
"The first half was probably one of our worst performances of the season. We didn't move the ball quick enough, we didn't get enough pressure on the ball, we sat off and gave them too much respect in a way.
"But I think in the second half we showed why we are where we are and where we want to go. It was a proper West Ham performance and one we can be proud of."
Wolves 1-2 West Ham: What Moyes saidpublished at 18:35 6 April
18:35 6 April
West Ham boss David Moyes has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the game: "Wolves played well in the first half and we came out and played well in the second half. I have to say the substitutions - they don't always work, but they did today. The boys who came on did a great job.
"I am still not convinced it [Wolves' goal] was a penalty-kick but the referee gave it. Although we played poorly in the first half, the biggest positive we took from it was we were only one goal down and that was from a dubious penalty.
"We made a couple of changes to see if we could bring something else to the party, because we had shown nothing in the first half. All the basic things were missing, our play in the first half was so bad, but the second half was completely different."
On James Ward-Prowse scoring direct from a corner: "James has a great delivery, as we know, and I still think we should be scoring more from them. But, if he puts them straight in from there, I'm happy!
"The conditions were a bit blustery but I don't want to take anything away from James' technical ability to score from there."
On the late VAR drama that denied Wolves an equaliser: "I think nearly every decision today was a VAR call. We were all unhappy. We are all pretty disappointed generally with a lot of the things going on.
"We have certainly had a terrible run of decisions - that last one might be one that has gone in our favour but, when I've seen it back, he is definitely standing in front of the goalkeeper.
"I think it was probably the right decision, but I can understand how Gary O'Neil would see it as a very harsh call - but I thought the penalty kick in the first half was a really harsh call for us."
Wolves 1-2 West Ham: Key statspublished at 18:09 6 April
18:09 6 April
Here are the key facts and figures following Saturday’s game between Wolves and West Ham United in the Premier League.
West Ham United have now won six of their last eight Premier League matches against Wolves (L2), with this victory being just their third at Molineux in the competition (D1 L4).
Wolves have lost a Premier League match after leading at half-time for the first time since September 2023 (3-1 v Liverpool), having won seven such matches in a row before this game.
West Ham United have won a Premier League match in which they trailed at the break for the second time this season (also 2-1 v Tottenham Hotspur in December), having previously not done so in the league since December 2021 (3-2 v Chelsea).
James Ward-Prowse has now registered 100 direct goal involvements in the Premier League (55 goals, 45 assists). This was his 13th goal involvement of the season (6 goals, 7 assists), bringing him level with his tally from 2022-23 (9 goals, 4 assists).
Only Southampton, between November 1997 and April 2014 (29 penalty goals), have had a longer run of successfully taken penalties in Premier League history than Wolves' ongoing run of 23.
Full-time: Wolves 1-2 West Hampublished at 17:23 6 April
17:23 6 April
James Ward-Prowse scored direct from a corner to give West Ham a precious win at Wolves - but the victory was marred by a major injury scare around Jarrod Bowen.
Ward-Prowse's 84th-minute effort swerved over Wolves keeper Jose Sa and dipped in at the far post to complete a second-half comeback, after Lucas Paqueta cancelled out Pabio Sarabia's penalty with his own coolly-taken spot-kick.
The game ended in controversy though as Wolves were denied what they thought was an equaliser in the ninth minute of stoppage time for an offside against young substitute Tawanda Chirewa, who was deemed to have impeded goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, even though he was getting nowhere near Maximilian Kilman's header.
However, David Moyes' joy at victory will be tempered significantly by the loss of Bowen.
The England forward appeared to hurt his elbow as he fell awkwardly five minutes into the second period and, although he tried to continue, it quickly became apparent he had to go off.
Bowen made his way straight to the dressing room but was moving very slowly as he went. With 19 goals, Bowen is by far West Ham's biggest attacking threat and would have been a key man in his club's Europa League quarter-final first-leg tie in Germany on Thursday against a Bayer Leverkusen side yet to lose a game under Xabi Alonso this season.
Only their third Premier League triumph of 2024, the victory keeps alive West Ham's hopes of securing European qualification for an unprecedented fourth consecutive season.
For Wolves, a fourth game without a win in all competitions matches their longest run of the season, as injuries continue to hamper Gary O'Neil's hopes of a top-half finish.
Were you at the match or did you follow it from elsewhere?
Wolves v West Ham: Sutton's predictionspublished at 11:10 6 April
11:10 6 April
Chris Sutton is making predictions for every Premier League game this season against a variety of guests.
For this weekend's games, he takes on darts stars Luke Littler and Nathan Aspinall, who both support Manchester United.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
After snatching defeat from the jaws of victory at St James' Park last weekend, West Ham responded well with a draw against Tottenham on Tuesday.
I still maintain Hammers boss David Moyes has done a decent job this season, and they are in a pretty good place ahead of the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Bayer Leverkusen next week.
I don't think the Hammers will win this one, though. Wolves have been creaking a little bit because of injuries, especially up front, but they are at home and I fancy them to get something here.
Littler's prediction: 1-3
Aspinall's prediction: This is going to be a tight one but my step dad is a massive Wolves fan so I am going to go with them, purely based on the fact he supports them! 2-1
'A long time coming' - Antonio on first goals since Augustpublished at 18:59 5 April
18:59 5 April
West Ham striker Michail Antonio netted in the recent games against Aston Villa and Newcastle United, his first club goals since August.
"It's been a long time coming and it feels good," he told the Footballer's Football Podcast.
"It's not just scoring the goals, but it's performing and playing well - and I'm buzzing. Hopefully I can keep it going."
However, those goals have come during a four-game winless run in the Premier League for the Hammers and Antonio continued: "In a situation where we want to be winning games, we're getting in the lead and not keeping the lead, so it is frustrating that I'm scoring and we're not winning games - especially against Newcastle where we were 3-1 up.
"It's one of those things where we'll keep trying to perform and doing well and our luck will turn."
Looking ahead to Saturday's match at Wolves, Antonio said: "We fancy ourselves most places we go. I won't say we're in good form, but I wouldn't say we're in bad form.
"We honestly believe we've got enough to go there and get three points on the form we're running on. We believe and I believe we'll do it."
'We haven't seen the best of Kudus yet'published at 18:09 5 April
18:09 5 April
West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell says he "won't go near" team-mate Mohammed Kudus in training because of the Ghana international's talent.
Kudus has registered 16 goals and six assists so far in his debut season with the Hammers, including an incredible solo goal against Freiberg in the Europa League last 16.
"I'm up against him all the time and I'm like: 'Mo, go on over to the left!'
"He's a top, top talent and I think we haven't seen the best of him yet.
"I won't go near him in training because I know if I'm going to try to knock him off the ball I had better make sure he's not looking and doesn't see me coming.
"You just can't get near him. He's so strong, so quick, so sharp."
'Try to build him so he can help us'published at 11:54 5 April
11:54 5 April
Everyone at West Ham needs to support Kalvin Phillips if he is to rediscover his best form in the closing weeks of his loan spell with the Hammers, says team-mate Michail Antonio.
England midfielder Phillips has struggled since joining from Manchester City in the January transfer window.
"It's always confidence, that's exactly what it is, you don't lose your ability overnight," Antonio told the BBC's Footballer's Football Podcast.
"Like the gaffer [David Moyes] said the other day, we just need to put our arm around him and let him know we all believe in him. That's what the main part of it is. Obviously fans want you to turn up and just do the job, but life just doesn't work that way.
"We haven't got a big squad so he's going to get another opportunity. We need the fans to back him instead of getting at him, because right now and at least for the next six weeks, he's a West Ham player so try to build him so that he can help us, instead of knock him down so that he doesn't."
Moyes on injuries, squad rotation and 'difficult' Wolvespublished at 10:11 5 April
10:11 5 April
David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Wolves.
Here are the key lines from the West Ham boss:
Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is unavailable after tweaking his groin against Newcastle last weekend. Moyes added: "We hope it's not going to be too long, but we'll have to wait and see."
Centre-back Nayef Aguerd is also a doubt but he will be "monitored" in training today to make a final decision.
Moyes said West Ham are "excited" to play Wolves and then Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, adding: "It's great to be in the position we're in."
On the possibility of rotating his squad: "I've not even thought about that. It's difficult and there are teams around us, but we just need to take each game as it comes."
He said Edson Alvarez "has been hugely important to the team" and they "have missed his presence" in the last two games when he has been suspended.
On opponents Wolves: "Gary O'Neil's done a really good job, and we're up against a difficult opponent. "He's a young manager but he's come in and steadied Wolves. I've been very impressed with him."
He said he is "happy" with this season overall so far, but "we'd like to be a bit higher up in the table and we have to work with that".
Wolves v West Ham: Pick of the statspublished at 09:20 5 April
09:20 5 April
Here are the key facts and figures before Saturday's game between Wolves and West Ham in the Premier League.
Wolves have won four of their seven Premier League home games against West Ham (D1 L2), with these wins coming in their past five meetings. Only against Chelsea (five) and Fulham (six) have they won more at Molineux in the competition.
West Ham have won five of their past seven Premier League games against Wolves (L2), though both defeats in this run have come in their past two visits to Molineux.
West Ham United's past 20 away Premier League matches have seen at least two goals scored, with 75 scored in total (32 for, 43 against). In their past away game they lost 4-3 to Newcastle despite leading 3-1, their first away Premier League loss when two or more goals ahead since May 2011 at Wigan Athletic.
Since winning their final three Premier League games in 2023, West Ham United have won just two of 12 matches in 2024 (D6 L4). No side has drawn more games this calendar year than the Hammers (six, level with Everton).
Rayan Ait-Nouri has scored three goals in his past four appearances in all competitions for Wolves - only one fewer than he netted in his first 105 games for the club (four).
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen has been involved in 12 goals in his 14 away Premier League appearances this season (eight goals, four assists), the joint-most by a Hammers player in a single season in the competition, along with Dimitri Payet in 2015-16 (five goals, seven assists).
Gossip: Silva linked with Hammerspublished at 08:17 5 April
08:17 5 April
Portuguese manager Marco Silva, 46, could attract interest from West Ham United, with the release clause in his Fulham contract worth £8.6m. (Sun), external
Premier League clubs are pushing to scrap points deductions in favour of a new luxury tax fine system. (Mirror), external
Bowen has eye on goal recordpublished at 12:36 3 April
12:36 3 April
Jarrod Bowen has his sights set on becoming the first West Ham player to hit 20 Premier League goals since Tony Cottee.
Cottee was the last Hammers player to reach 20 in a top-flight campaign, back in 1986-87.
Bowen has currently recorded 15 league goals this season with seven games remaining and looks likely to surpass the 40-year-old record.
The England international is currently one goal behind Paolo Di Canio's best mark in a West Ham season of 16 in 1999-00.
"I just want to keep on doing what I am doing," said Bowen. "I've spoken all season that I just want to keep that consistency level in my game and keep getting goals, assists and I think that is all I can do.
"I just want to keep on doing what I'm doing and getting those goals involvements and want to break the goalscoring record."
'Neither side deserved to win or lose'published at 09:14 3 April
09:14 3 April
Former West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon says they "nullified" Tottenham with their strong defensive display during Tuesday's 1-1 draw at London Stadium.
Both sides showed endeavour but lacked a cutting edge as the spoils were shared in the London derby.
"This is always a big game between the clubs," said Gabbidon on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "But following the disappointment of the Newcastle game at the weekend, they knew they had to come out and respond and they did that.
"They did not offer much going forward but from a defensive perspective they were very good. They nullified that Tottenham team.
"Neither side deserved to win or lose the game in the end, so it was a fair result."
West Ham remain one point ahead of Newcastle United in seventh, but the Magpies have a game in hand.
Your thoughts on West Ham v Tottenhampublished at 08:56 3 April
08:56 3 April
We asked for your thoughts on Tuesday's Premier League game between West Ham and Tottenham.
Here are some of your responses:
West Ham fans
Ian: Time to give Moyes some credit for the tactics. West Ham's low block had Spurs running up a lot of blind alleys and ensured they were unable to create many clear-cut chances. Had West Ham been more clinical it would have been three points in the bag rather than just the one.
Eric: West Ham are in a good enough place in the league so Moyes should take the brakes off and let the players play with a bit more freedom. That might appease some of the fans.
Clacton Rd Iron: Spurs made five substitutions, Moyes made none - despite Antonio, Ward-Prowse and Coufal looking exhausted. At least 10 of the same players will be picked on Saturday and for the biggest game of the season against Bayer Leverkusen next Thursday. Change the personnel when needed, not the formation - this team will be totally burned out and done in before the second leg against Leverkusen.
Harry: I’m still frustrated at Moyes. I was begging for him not to make a defensive change but I got something worse instead: zero subs. Spurs were there for the taking - we just needed fresh legs and for Ings or Mubama to come on to help push our front three forward more, especially when our defence was more solid and structured.
Tottenham fans
Ray: Yet another goal conceded from a set-piece, although it was lucky because it came off Zouma's back. Vicario saved us from a defeat with some super stops. West Ham are a bit of a bogey team for us so this is a point gained rather than two lost. Still confident we can overhaul Villa. Richarlison should start the next game.
Andy: It's clear what Ange is building here at Spurs. The signs are there but the project needs to shift to the next stage before we'll see us killing teams off effectively and unlocking tight defences. Another player or two like Maddison are desperately needed. Overall, though, a solid performance against a stout defensive side.
Paul: Werner did nothing after the first 10 minutes. Didn’t understand Ange's substitutions in taking Bentancur and Madders off. Another missed opportunity.
Edgar: Too much passing back and a very negative attitude going forward. Players were often very greedy in wanting to score themselves when a simple pass would make a shot more certain. However, you cannot score if you don't go forward. Some 60% possession may sound good but if it's in your own half of the pitch you won't score goals.
Analysis: West Ham 1-1 Tottenhampublished at 00:04 3 April
00:04 3 April
Emma Smith BBC Sport journalist
While West Ham never seem to be far away from crisis mode, at London Stadium they are incredibly tough to beat - as this game showed.
David Moyes' side have now lost only one of their last 16 home matches in all competitions, and despite falling behind early were good value for a point here.
The Hammers limited Spurs to very few chances following Brennan Johnson's early opener, and had the better opportunities to find a winner.
Michail Antonio should have scored when one on one with Gigi Vicario, while the Italian made a couple of good saves from Antonio and James Ward-Prowse.
Jarrod Bowen meanwhile was a creative livewire as ever, although he will have to wait to match Paolo Di Canio's 1999-2000 high mark of 16 league goals.
West Ham also could not quite secure their third Premier League double over Tottenham, having done so in the 1998-99 and 2013-14 seasons.