First Team Squad

Player profile and performance records.

Jarrod Bowen (Midfielder)

Squad Number: 20
Position: Midfielder
Born: 20th Dec 1996 (Leominster, England)
Signed: 31st Jan 2020 (£18,000,000)
Contract: 5½ years
Previous Club: Hull City

KUMB Awards: Best Signing (runner up) 2019/20.

The prolific Bowen, who can play as a wide attacking player or as a target man joined West Ham on transfer deadline day in January 2020, David Moyes' third and final capture of the window.

West Ham paid £18million to sign the highly-rated attacker, with a further £7million to be paid depending on certain clauses being triggered.

Bowen, who began his career at Hereford, averaged nearly a goal every two games in the Championship for the Tigers. He changed his squad number from #17 to #20 ahead of the start of the 2020/21 season.

2022/23 Match Notes & Ratings

vs Tottenham Hotspur

2-1: Tuesday, 5th December
(Played 90 minutes)

Excellent striker performance as he pressed well and had a superb finish for the first goal. Seven goals in seven away games now.

vs Tottenham Hotspur

2-1: Tuesday, 5th December
(Played 90 minutes)

Did the work on the right wing and then made a huge difference when central. He doesn't always get in games enough as a striker, but it worked in a game like this where he wasn't expected to dominate. Really good on both goals.

vs Crystal Palace

1-1: Saturday, 2nd December
(Played 90 minutes)

Tried and tried to make his mark on the game but didn't get the right service just like Divin Mubama on Thursday.

vs Nottingham Forest

3-2: Sunday, 12th November
(Played 90 minutes)

Quiet for much of it, Bowen came alive when he was really needed. His last half hour of the game was much better, a little frustration firing him up and seeing him threaten with and without the ball. Excellent header, timed the run and jump perfectly and the header was gloriously taken.

vs Nottingham Forest

3-2: Sunday, 12th November
(Played 90 minutes)

It's clear that centre forward isn't his best role but an excellent header to equalise and take his tally to eight in the Premier League.

vs Olympiacos

1-0: Thursday, 9th November
(Played 90 minutes)

Worked hard, but it was one of those games where he didn't quite have enough to really test the backline himself. And that is the quandary, because Antonio will occupy defenders and force gaps when his team are not creating. Bowen is far less likely to.

vs Olympiacos

1-0: Thursday, 9th November
(Played 90 minutes)

Didn't look like the same player that played up-front against Arsenal but did look better when he moved out to the wing.

vs Arsenal

3-1: Wednesday, 1st November
(Played 90 minutes)

Outstanding performance from Bowen. Gave blood (literally), sweat and tears to the team and scored an excellent half-volley from the edge of the box as well as putting in dangerous corners which is something that James Ward-Prowse has failed to do. David Moyes has something to think about before starting Michail Antonio on Saturday.

vs Arsenal

3-1: Wednesday, 1st November
(Played 90 minutes)

The Hammers definitely missed the presence of Antonio, but maybe they saw a way to play without the need for such a figurehead. He was a threat in behind, fights and battles, and he does come alive in goalscoring situations. There is something there, it's finding out whether it can work for this team.

vs Everton

0-1: Saturday, 28th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Tried very hard to create attacks but generally had no support. Should've done better with the header and the volley.

vs Everton

0-1: Saturday, 28th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Mykolenko dealt with him comfortably. A game where his time drifting away from the play didn?EUR(TM)t mean he could pop up and prove decisive, fluffing his big chance and failing with others.

vs Olympiacos

1-2: Thursday, 26th October
(Played 32 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Benrahma 58) Didn't really do much when he was on the pitch.

vs Olympiacos

1-2: Thursday, 26th October
(Played 32 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Benrahma 58) Couldn't get into things.

vs Aston Villa

1-4: Saturday, 21st October
(Played 90 minutes)

Great endeavour to score the first goal. Becomes only the third player to score in the first five away games. The shining light in a disappointing performance.

vs Aston Villa

1-4: Saturday, 21st October
(Played 90 minutes)

Bowen joins Henry and Salah as the only Premier League players to score in five consecutive away games. Not his best, but also the only threat as Antonio faltered, and he worked hard. Lucky goal, but he earned it.

vs Newcastle United

2-2: Saturday, 7th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Kept driving on and nearly won it. Has had plenty better games, but remained a threat.

vs Sheffield United

2-0: Saturday, 30th September
(Played 90 minutes)

Superb finish and some great work bullying down the channel. His physicality is improving, and that part of his game could make him a very good striker. Faded in the second half.

vs Luton Town

2-1: Friday, 1st September
(Played 90 minutes)

Worked hard, covered his flank, offered the odd moment of danger and then he's the man on the end of the cross to open the scoring.

vs Brighton & Hove Albion

3-1: Saturday, 26th August
(Played 90 minutes)

Diligent defensively, his pace was so important in helping quieten Mitoma, and he never shirks his responsibility. Combine that with a goal and an assist and it's a very good day at the office.

vs Bournemouth

1-1: Saturday, 12th August
(Played 90 minutes)

Dangerous, creative and deadly - a great start to the campaign for a player who took a little time to get under way last season.

vs Boreham Wood

4-1: Monday, 10th July

(Replaced Ings, 45) No match comments.

vs Fiorentina

2-1: Wednesday, 7th June
(Played 90 minutes)

He's on fire. His defensive contributions were outstanding, Biraghi will wonder how he's faced a winger so good at halting a full back's forward play. If he wasn't quite where he needed to be to close down the left back, he made sure he was sprinting at him and threw himself at any cross he could block. He then goes and wins the penalty after fantastic chest control, before holding his nerve with seconds remaining. It's your time.

vs Leicester City

1-2: Sunday, 28th May
(Played 28 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Benrahma 62) Brought a direct threat and a desire to score to a team that lacked either.

vs Leeds United

3-1: Sunday, 21st May
(Played 90 minutes)

Bowen is one player who does not change how he plays just because a Brazilian baller is parading around. He just keeps on, working hard, making runs, with direct running and an eye for dangerous moments. He has done it all year, mostly without reward, and has gone under the radar as his goals and assists dropped, even if he was still doing the work. As it's all started to click again, Jarrod is threatening more, and it's a reward for doing the right things.

vs AZ Alkmaar

1-0: Thursday, 18th May
(Played 90 minutes)

A nearly night on a few occasions, it was his defending that mattered most. He was diligent and disciplined, with only minor errors. Nearly scored, nearly created, and I think he'll have frustrated the life out of Kerkez, who will be looking around corners for Bowen for days. He just always seemed to be there, whether it was defending 10 yards from his own byline or making darting runs into the box.

vs Brentford

0-2: Sunday, 14th May

(Replaced Ings 83) Offered a direct running threat but couldn't get into the game

vs AZ Alkmaar

2-1: Thursday, 11th May
(Played 90 minutes)

Drifted out of the game but worked very hard to cover his wing and be a threat down the flank. Missed chances, and they could have been costly. But he was a threat, he got on the end of things, won the penalty, and he?EUR(TM)ll likely score if given the same chances again in a week.

vs Manchester United

1-0: Sunday, 7th May
(Played 90 minutes)

The usual effort and determination was evident even if Jarrod was lacking a little in end product on the day. A blocked shot and a great pass to Paqueta that created a chance were probably his highlights.

vs Manchester City

0-3: Wednesday, 3rd May
(Played 79 minutes)

Worked hard to be a defensive presence, get into the shape and work hard as the first line of defence. Did offer some threat.

vs Crystal Palace

3-4: Saturday, 29th April
(Played 90 minutes)

Persevered, created a couple chances, delivered well from set pieces. But couldn?EUR(TM)t do much against Mitchell and Schlupp together.

vs Liverpool

1-2: Wednesday, 26th April
(Played 90 minutes)

Maintained a threat and had the defenders worried, but struggled to have a major impact.

vs Bournemouth

4-0: Sunday, 23rd April
(Played 90 minutes)

A constant thorn down the right side, and now that both Coufal and Antonio have found form, he's got better options to play off and with. Good assist, crested chances and could have scored himself.

vs Gent

4-1: Thursday, 20th April
(Played 90 minutes)

Didn't get the goal his performance deserved, but another game where he's a continuous threat, dangerous running at defenders and contributing in the final third. Should have got a goal, but comes away with an assist, and was unlucky not to have another after setting up Soucek.

vs Arsenal

2-2: Sunday, 16th April
(Played 90 minutes)

Best player on the pitch. Bowen has been doing better than his rewards for many weeks, often carrying the West Ham threat alone. Antonio turning up only showed what can happen when defenders are dragged away from Bowen. A fantastic finish, a menace and a threat, and he worked hard in defence.

vs Fulham

1-0: Saturday, 8th April
(Played 90 minutes)

A better striker than both the strikers who played, worked hard up and down the flank and then made the goal.

vs Newcastle United

1-5: Wednesday, 5th April
(Played 90 minutes)

The only real threat. Had Dan Burn beat all game, but doesn't get the ball enough and has to carry the attack on his own. Kehrer is no support, Soucek even less so, which leaves Bowen as the whole right side and the main attacker.

vs Southampton

1-0: Sunday, 2nd April
(Played 90 minutes)

Threatened in flashes, but could have done more.

vs AEK Larnaca

4-0: Thursday, 16th March
(Played 90 minutes)

One of those ideal Bowen games. Didn't have to do a lot, then scores two goals. Needs to find these in the league, it will keep his side up.

vs Aston Villa

1-1: Sunday, 12th March
(Played 90 minutes)

Bowen beat Moreno time and again with ease, and had there been better support in the middle, he'd have created more. It ended up with Ings making a run on his own, and Benrahma at the far post. Had West Ham worked out earlier that long diagonals would expose Villa's line, Bowen may well have been the one to profit.

vs AEK Larnaca

2-0: Thursday, 9th March
(Played 30 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Benrahma 60) Struggled to really get into things after a quick start.

vs Brighton & Hove Albion

0-4: Saturday, 4th March
(Played 90 minutes)

A passenger for the most part, fluffing his one big chance and making a stupid challenge to give away the penalty that got Brighton started.

vs Manchester United

1-3: Wednesday, 1st March
(Played 16 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Fornals 74) The change didn?EUR(TM)t work, Bowen never got into the game and had no impact.

vs Nottingham Forest

4-0: Saturday, 25th February
(Played 90 minutes)

Even before the goals, Bowen was the threat and his recent form has really been much better than the team and those around him. His drive on the ball and then use of it for the Ings goal was sharp and whilst Benrahma may have the skill, it's the more simple and direct play from Bowen that consistently bothers defences.

vs Tottenham Hotspur

0-2: Sunday, 19th February
(Played 90 minutes)

The only one who comes out with any credit, and I doubt he'll feel he played particularly well. He was the only threat, most of which he made for himself. Asked to play as a defender on the left and the only support to Antonio up front.

vs Chelsea

1-1: Saturday, 11th February
(Played 90 minutes)

Worked hard, offered a threat and gets an assist for a very smart header, but also gets marked down for a couple poor choices that broke down counter attacks.

vs Newcastle United

1-1: Saturday, 4th February
(Played 90 minutes)

Worked hard, threatened little. Which is fine, he won't shine in every game, but the work rate needs to be there, and it was.

vs Derby County

2-0: Monday, 30th January
(Played 90 minutes)

A good goal, nice assist and a player who looked to be playing instinctively, which suggests his confidence and form are improving.

vs Everton

2-0: Saturday, 21st January
(Played 90 minutes)

News of twins has hopefully given him a lift, and it looked that way as he smashed in two. Great goalscoring instincts and work rate to get into the positions, follow the balls in, and make Everton pay for failing to track him.

vs Wolves

0-1: Saturday, 14th January
(Played 90 minutes)

Another who did work hard, but gets let down by his lack of killer instinct in and around the box. That said, he looks more likely than anyone to create something for himself, and might actually be the best shout to play up top at the moment.

vs Brentford

1-0: Saturday, 7th January
(Played 90 minutes)

What makes Bowen's performance a 6 and Antonio's a 5 is the passing. Bowen kept possession, even if not looking too dangerous. Antonio didn't.

vs Leeds United

2-2: Wednesday, 4th January
(Played 90 minutes)

Did well to win the penalty and threatened down the right. Looked eager, dangerous and confident in his role. Good signs.

vs Arsenal

1-3: Monday, 26th December
(Played 90 minutes)

Given nothing, worked hard, made some inroads chasing long balls down the channel. He was a victim of a bad midfield and a bad plan.

vs Leicester City

0-2: Saturday, 12th November
(Played 90 minutes)

Like Paqueta, he was a little bit "close but no cigar" in that he could have had a really good game if those moments, those openings or chances, went the right way. He got involved, but he seems lessened with Scamacca in the side. Antonio drew figures in, created space and chaos. With what you could call a more cultured and controlled approach, it isn't clicking with Bowen.

vs Crystal Palace

1-2: Sunday, 6th November
(Played 90 minutes)

Anonymous. Not a threat, Mitchell maintained control well down that side.

vs Manchester United

0-1: Sunday, 30th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Doesn't impose himself on games, and with one less attacking player, he probably needs to. He could get away with drifting out of things when Antonio was doing the donkey work and there was an extra midfielder joining attacks, but Scamacca does less of that and Downes doesn't have attacking instincts. Even Coufal's absence, which limits the overlap.

vs AFC Bournemouth

2-0: Monday, 24th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Sparkled in moments, but could have done more and will be frustrated with how quiet he was in the second half.

vs Liverpool

0-1: Wednesday, 19th October
(Played 90 minutes)

A good performance bar the miss on the penalty, which was poor and reminds us all that we cannot settle on a penalty taker since Noble stopped being a regular.

vs Southampton

1-1: Sunday, 16th October
(Played 90 minutes)

An interesting performance by Bowen. Didn?EUR(TM)t carry the same goal threat as he has recently, but made chances and worked hard. Corners were poor, and he was lucky not to be replaced late on.

vs Anderlecht

2-1: Thursday, 13th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Looks dangerous, looks confident, and took his goal excellently. Some of the better stuff in the first half came when he got the ball down and decided to run at Anderlecht. Missed a sitter, but is back as a goalscoring threat.

vs Fulham

3-1: Sunday, 9th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Buzzed around, working hard, getting close to Scamacca and looked a threat. Took the penalty well and deserved that goal.

vs RSC Anderlecht

1-0: Thursday, 6th October
(Played 90 minutes)

The best of the attacking three and looks a man on a mission now. Whether he was told he had to improve his form if he wanted to make the World Cup, no-one but that pair will know, but he has looked much better since the disappointment of the international break.

vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

2-0: Saturday, 1st October
(Played 90 minutes)

This was last season's Jarrod Bowen. Full of energy, driving runs and a goalscoring threat, Bowen looked to really appreciate some of the class Scamacca added up top. But, really, he just looked fresher and motivated. Disappointment about his England place may benefit West Ham.

vs Everton

0-1: Sunday, 18th September
(Played 90 minutes)

He hasn?EUR(TM)t started the season well, and it was by no means a standout performance, but he was the spark in attack. Antonio was getting no service, but Bowen was digging out the odd opportunity and working hard to recover the ball, too.

vs Silkeborg

3-2: Thursday, 15th September
(Played 27 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Scamacca 63) A very bad cameo. Wake up, Jarrod, or you won't just lose your England place.

vs FCSB

3-1: Thursday, 8th September
(Played 45 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Benrahma 46) After scoring the penalty, he had a 10-15 minute spell where he was untouchable. Needs to maintain these bursts, as they haven't appeared against Premier League teams yet.

vs Chelsea

1-2: Saturday, 3rd September
(Played 90 minutes)

Still a little too quiet, but got up and down the flank, delivered well from corners, worked hard and forced the Mendy error that should have led to the equaliser.

vs Tottenham Hotspur

1-1: Wednesday, 31st August
(Played 90 minutes)

Whilst Jarrod has seemed quiet in recent games, he was involved in key moments here. His pressing was very good when Tottenham were forced back and unsettled, he linked with Coufal very well, and was close to scoring, and excruciatingly close to a late assist. Better, if not all the way there yet.

vs Aston Villa

1-0: Sunday, 28th August
(Played 90 minutes)

You could see the beginnings of an understanding with Scamacca, and the partnership wasn't a bust. But the system didn't work, and then Bowen went quiet once moved back to the wing. Just not quite making the ball stick when it was needed, but working hard off the ball and some nice touches in build up. Last year, he makes those breaks count. Not happening yet, this season.

vs Brighton & Hove Albion

0-2: Sunday, 21st August
(Played 90 minutes)

What is the problem with Jarrod Bowen at the moment? Even with last week against Forest, when the side deserved goals, Bowen was anonymous. He tried to drift into central areas today and had a little more impact, but isn?EUR(TM)t offering a threat on the wing, nor looking close to sniffing out a goal.

vs Viborg FF

3-1: Thursday, 18th August
(Played 67 minutes)

Wasn?EUR(TM)t really getting into the game too much before eventually coming to life, beating his man and scoring from range. It was a needed bit of direct play.

vs Nottingham Forest

0-1: Sunday, 14th August
(Played 90 minutes)

An anonymous performance against Manchester City is forgivable, to an extent. But this was abysmal, a relatively useless performance.

vs Manchester City

0-2: Sunday, 7th August
(Played 90 minutes)

Ineffectual, and drifted out of the game. The criticism will likely be directed elsewhere, and Bowen has often escaped it on his quiet days, but he can just disappear when it?EUR(TM)s not going for him. He made 10 passes, and only half found a teammate. In over 90 minutes of football.

2021/22 Match Notes & Ratings

Servette FC

2-0: Friday, 8th July

Carried some threat in the first half but looked lost as it all wore on.

Brighton & Hove Albion

1-3: Sunday, 22nd May

Carried some threat in the first half but looked lost as it all wore on.

Manchester City

2-2: Sunday, 15th May

An outstanding performance in front of goal and as an attacking threat, although slightly tempered by poor passing. He can drift out of games, but arguably that works in his favour on counters.

Norwich City

4-0: Saturday, 7th May

Should have scored, but the instant reaction plus Krul's rushing figure made it all on instinct rather than anything else. 9/10 he scores it. Assists, dangerous running and a solid work rate, too.

Eintracht Frankfurt

0-1: Thursday, 5th May

Remained a threat, but couldn't find the quality. Tireless work ethic but it was a bridge too far.

Arsenal

1-2: Sunday, 1st May

He looks sharp and in good goalscoring form. We missed a presence up there, although it was too late for that by the time Antonio was thrown on. Took his goal well, earning the luck for ingenuity. The booking was a joke, but the running and play to set the whole thing off was a benefit of having him up there.

Eintracht Frankfurt

1-2: Thursday, 28th April

So unlucky not to have two, let alone one. His direct running also caused problems and one of the lessons learned should be that they can scare Frankfurt with the ball carriers and dribblers.

Chelsea

0-1: Sunday, 24th April

(Replaced Yarmolenko, 72) It's harsh to really criticise him for losing the ball on the touchline, he had held it for a little time but could have been smarter. The break was costly. He didn't get involved otherwise, one moment where he looked to have an opening that seemed to go.

Burnley

1-1: Sunday, 17th April

Had moments, but really stayed on the edges of the contest. Couldn't really get into things, but he was let down by Antonio's wayward play on a few occasions.

Lyon

3-0: Thursday, 14th April

When you wanted Jarrod Bowen to be there, there he was. Having a quiet game isn't really a problem for him, he will still make those runs and try and be close to Antonio. It works. Took his goal very well on his weaker foot. That's the Jarrod Bowen England need.

Brentford

0-2: Sunday, 10th April

Abysmal. Can only hope that it was tiredness, because the winger just didn't do anything. It almost became impressive how he managed to stay away from play.

Lyon

1-1: Thursday, 7th April

The instinct to follow in and be there was rewarded for his goal, and that and his lung-busting run were his only real moments in the game. Otherwise, the focus on the left and then the all-out defence really negated his influence. Harsh booking.

Everton

2-1: Sunday, 3rd April

A quiet game coming back to fitness, but the vital winning goal. Exactly what you’d want, 70 minutes and a goal.

Liverpool

0-1: Saturday, 5th March

Back to the wider role but didn't really find his form with that. Worked hard but was not sharp enough on opportunities where he needed to be and drifted out of the game otherwise. Looked a problematic injury, could miss Sevilla.

Southampton

1-3: Wednesday, 2nd March

His corners push him up to a 6, otherwise Bowen has yet to find a good fit in this new system. He is one who drifts out of games anyway, even on form he plays in moments, but he seemed so desperate to be central that Johnson had to attack alone on the right. Harsh criticism of Johnson above is as much the player's fault as it is Bowen for not helping him.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

1-0: Sunday, 27th February

Didn’t really find his way into the game enough compared to the others in attack. Missed a very big chance that would have secured the game.

Newcastle United

1-1: Saturday, 19th February

Little moments of danger, but drifted out of the game and couldn’t really get much change on the wing out of Targett. When he went central, he came up against Dan Burn who had a brilliant game.

Leicester City

2-2: Sunday, 13th February

He's in fine form and it shows. That goal is taken by a man fully in control of his game and with confidence in what he's doing. The corner gets him an assist too, but faded out of it for large periods of the second half.

Watford

1-0: Tuesday, 8th February

The star in attack, very much looking like a man in form and high on confidence. Kamara was fast and energetic, but Bowen slowly got the better of him. The danger came pretty much from him alone. His corners were dangerous, he created a huge chance for Benrahma, got the lucky break on the goal and was less lucky as Foster stopped him with a fantastic save. As others struggled, Bowen stepped up.

Kidderminster Harriers

2-1: Saturday, 5th February

Made the least passes of any West Ham player except Kral, two more than the midfielder who went off at half-time. He isn't the man to play through as a striker and cannot find space against deep defences, so most of his strengths were negated. But, when a goalscorer was needed, he was there to poke in.

Manchester United

0-1: Saturday, 22nd January

Probably the only threat going forward and in a game where he was a little quiet. Let down by Lanzini, Antonio and Fornals being poor in the final third

Leeds United

2-3: Sunday, 16th January

Aside from his goal, it was a poor performance from Bowen. Drifted out of it, like he can do, and was poor using the ball. Having taken on Rice a bit before, criticising Bowen is certainly another step to draw ire. Three crosses, none accurate. 57% pass accuracy. Five shots, one on target. Two big chances missed.

Norwich

2-0: Wednesday, 12th January

Really, Bowen should have had more but the increase in his goal threat lately has made him a Hammer of the Year contender. The goal involvement making him the most dangerous English attacker in the Premier League just shows the progression in his game and the talent he has.

Leeds United

2-0: Sunday, 9th January

In a rich vein of form at the moment. Looks dangerous whenever he gets the ball. Regularly had the beating of his man, looks sharper as a goal threat with it. Deserved his goal, which he finished well, and has a great understanding with Antonio.

Crystal Palace

3-2: Saturday, 1st January

A quieter game for Jarrod, which is no surprise as he often fails to sparkle in strings of games, usually throwing in a quieter one here and there. Mitchell is a very good full back defensively, and Bowen's biggest chance in behind he just couldn't get it set perfectly before Andersen stole it off his toes in the box.

Watford

4-1: Tuesday, 28th December

His first half was brilliant, the right side dominating Watford and causing them all sorts of issues. He drifted a little out of the game in the second half but was then dramatically effective when he was involved. The penalty win was smart, the assist for Vlasic absolutely brilliant and he should have had another when setting up Antonio. Three assists and a wonderful performance.

Southampton

2-3: Sunday, 26th December

Comes out with some credit. Not used to the physical side of the lone forward but was sharp and ready for quick counters and pouncing on mistakes. In the second half, down the right, he was creative and made the goal for Benrahma.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-2: Wednesday, 22nd December

The goal was fantastic and showed that he has the wherewithal to be a dangerous striker in the box. He made good runs and, with the right delivery, can attack a cross well enough for it not to be a pointless endeavour. But lost his way a little when Vlasic was withdrawn and he no longer had anyone around him. He is an option as a striker, this proves it, but probably not in games where the defence is deep and we dominate the ball outside the box.

Arsenal

0-2: Wednesday, 15th December

Had the least touches of the starters and, as can happen when the side aren't playing well, he just drifts out of things and is an asset mainly for running up and down and being with a full back. When he went up front, he pretty much disappeared. Was an odd move as balls were being thrown into the box, with Bowen drifting around whilst Soucek flew at anything he could.

Burnley

0-0: Saturday, 11th December

Looked bright again and it also looked like the link with Lanzini helped Bowen to play. Delivered a great ball for Diop and was the most dangerous passer in the team. By the end, he was out of gas but had to be kept on as the search for a goal was desperate.

Chelsea

3-2: Saturday, 4th December

Arguably his best West Ham performance. An absolute pest, but with menace too. Antonio was a nuisance, Bowen was a class act. He awoke the real Antonio, defended fiercely down the right too, won a penalty and scored an excellent goal. His finishing is much better from inside on the right, he’s more Arjen Robben than he is a striker.

Brighton & Hove Albion

1-1: Wednesday, 1st December

A better performance if you ignore the Brighton penalty area. Looked improved for Coufal's running, the overlaps and just the presence of Coufal a big help. Carried the ball well, but he has missed big chances again and has to be more ruthless. His defensive contribution gets him a 6 when his poor finishing nearly got him a 5.

Manchester City

1-2: Saturday, 27th November

(Replaced Masuaku, 73) Didn't really do anything.

Rapid Vienna

2-0: Thursday, 25th November

His all-round performance was good, but he was let down by missing three or four big chances in front of goal. There are those who argue he is a perfectly good alternative to Antonio, but not on this evidence.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

0-1: Saturday, 20th November

Didn't get to grips with the defensive work and, a good header aside, was very little threat. His role in this team is different to that of Fornals and Benrahma, and he relies on their good play to enable his attacking work, but nine passes in 70 minutes is just not enough involvement.

Liverpool

3-2: Saturday, 6th November

Defensively brilliant, never leaving Johnson alone as Robertson flew forward. And then his dribbling later in the game opened up Liverpool, before a perfect pass for Fornals to score. The corner for Zouma was excellent too.

Genk

2-2: Thursday, 4th November

(Replaced Antonio, 58) Not particularly threatening, but offered pace in behind and kept the ball well, in contrast to the man he replaced.

Aston Villa

4-1: Sunday, 31st October

Worked relentlessly down the right to keep disciplined defensively whilst offering a threat too. It was late on that he shone, the two second half goals down to some excellent work from him.

Manchester City

0-0: Wednesday, 27th October

(Replaced Yarmolenko, 62) Went up top and added pace to the side, which helped give a threat in behind and stop City defending so high with such ease. Good penalty.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-0: Sunday, 24th October

His discipline down that right flank was very important, he is a better defender than Reguilon is an attacker. Probably better defensively than going forward, with the side going quiet. Disciplined was the key word, rather than catching the eye doing anything else.

KRC Genk

3-0: Thursday, 21st October

Caused problems when down the right but still doesn’t seem to have found his feet as a striker. Missed one big chance and got very lucky with his goal, but he did deserve that after Sunday. Worked very hard, just needs to fine tune the details that make an attacker a striker.

Everton

1-0: Sunday, 17th October

The most threatening of the front four and the most reliable. Forced Pickford into his best moments of the game and needs to learn from that. When he dallies, he often wastes chances but if he can force himself to be a little more greedy, he has the ability to score more.

Brentford

1-2: Sunday, 3rd October

The attacking quarter floundered a little in this one, aside from Bowen who kept going and was excellent in possession. Got the equaliser after missing easier chances but the goal itself was excellently taken.

Rapid Vienna

2-0: Thursday, 30th September

(Replaced Antonio, 62) Added energy to a wilting side, set up a goal too. Should have scored and must improve in that area.

Leeds United

2-1: Saturday, 25th September

He flitted in and out of things, but when Leeds tired, Bowen didn’t. Considering his efforts in the last two games, it was astonishing to see him flying forward and defending high up the pitch, whilst still defending his flank too, as the time ticked away. Made the goal himself and deserves to be given it.

Manchester United

1-0: Wednesday, 22nd September

Another game where you can wax lyrical about what he did well or worry about where he was short. A couple breaks should have come to more but his pass was lacking, and he again didn’t look too much like scoring, but the defensive work rate was astonishing, and his channel running relieved pressure in important moments. For everything off the ball, it was a quite immense performance.

Manchester United

1-2: Sunday, 19th September

A generous 7, but his endeavour earned it as much as anything else. Against two mammoth and physical centre backs, he was shunted around by the pair. Yet he didn’t seem to threaten in behind with his pace, which was a worry. He appears to lack a goalscoring instinct, a selfishness, and his two efforts in the area were both poor. Still, he defended from the front, worked across the pitch well and will feel a little bit of composure turns that into a headline-grabbing performance.

Dinamo Zagreb

2-0: Thursday, 16th September

(Replaced Vlasic, 68) Came on and did his work up and down the flank.

Southampton

0-0: Saturday, 11th September

Busier today and the only forward player who threatened the Southampton goal. His dribbling looked sharp and he looked more likely to produce than Fornals, Benrahma or Antonio. Harsh withdrawal, but not one that reflects on his performance.

Crystal Palace

2-2: Saturday, 28th August

Effective but limited today. Only 11 passes in his 78 minutes. The play does focus down the left with more short passing, but it is a worry from last season too. Works hard always, the auxiliary wing back role necessary in this open side. Just a little on the periphery, considering Coufal played 44 passes.

Leicester City

4-1: Monday, 23rd August

Threatening down the flank and an absolute nightmare for anyone in a Leicester shirt who wanted possession of the ball down his flank. Fornals and he just buzz around and snap at the heels of their opponents and it is key to how we play. His corners are nearly all on the mark too, a big weapon in this side. Overshadowed by Fornals and Benrahma so far, but a massive part of that front four that is working so well as a fluid unit.

Newcastle United

4-2: Sunday, 15th August

There were times when he was excellent, twisting defenders inside out. His ability to go both ways with the ball makes him dangerous. Should have finished the glorious run with a goal, but gets credit for releasing Benrahma for Antonio’s goal.

Celtic

6-2: Saturday, 24th July

Took a while to get into the game but tormented Celtic in the second half and took his goal beautifully. Unsure whether he can stand in for Antonio at Premier League level but he was too good for Celtic and another player who is not so far away from his peak form, in terms of age.

2020/21 Match Notes & Ratings

Celtic

Southampton

3-0: Sunday, 23rd May

Worked hard all game, naturally, and deserves a lot of credit for the improvisation on the run into the area that ended with the Fornals goal. Then adjusted later on to playing up front, hassling and harrying defenders. Still on the fringes a little, making only 10 passes in his 80 minutes on the pitch.

West Bromwich Albion

3-1: Wednesday, 19th May

(Replaced Benrahma, 72) Slow start but burst into life to give Fornals that big chance and was disciplined as ever chasing back to defend.

Brighton & Hove Albion

1-1: Saturday, 15th May

Bowen gets a harsh rap in many ways. He probably influences the attack less than others because he’s busting a gut to defend, to cover, to keep shape and then get forward to be the winger. His discipline and work rate were the positives, but his play in the final third wasn’t good enough.

Everton

0-1: Saturday, 8th May

Thrust on earlier than he may have expected, Bowen grafted but achieved little.

Burnley

2-1: Saturday, 1st May

(Replaced Benrahma, 78) What he did was take pressure from the defence with his running and hard work. With minimal time, he injected energy into a flagging team and it’s how he helped the team regain a threat and it’s running that means more than what he actually did.

Chelsea

0-1: Saturday, 24th April

His work rate and defending from the front is impeccable. But he either lacks belief in himself when in dangerous positions or just lacks the composure to make it tell when it counts. Could have made big chances for others on a couple occasions at least, but chose poor options.

Newcastle United

2-3: Saturday, 17th April

The standout attacking performer. His assist was brilliant and created by his own vision and hard work. The striker role is still not ideal, he isn’t a cutthroat goalscorer, but it has allowed him to do his defensive work up the field and have more energy on the ball.

Leicester City

3-2: Sunday, 11th April

Great assist, good goal and a much better performance. The biggest compliment he can be given is that the forward line didn’t notably miss Antonio. It wasn’t just Jarrod, all three adapted to cover what they were missing today and give hope that this season won’t just collapse without the striker.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

3-2: Monday, 5th April

(Replaced Antonio, 34) He looked lost as a striker in the second half, although his side did him no favours, but the finish on the first was brilliant. Patricio should have saved it, but it was the way he took it early and with such power that earned the goal. Worked hard after that but isn’t a striker.

Arsenal

3-3: Saturday, 20th March

Good goal, as much a reward for being ready as for the actual finish, but he’s started to look less dangerous on the counter attack. Works hard, and his discipline down the right was not matched by Benrahma on the left, so it’s harsh to criticise too much. But when he runs at players, he doesn’t beat them often, whereas Benrahma and Lingard do.

Manchester United

0-1: Sunday, 14th March

Worked his socks off in a quite ridiculous role that saw him defending down the right like a wing back, whilst also the man who was meant to be up front alongside Antonio to help. Kept going throughout, did try to get shots off and carried on with a thankless task.

Leeds United

2-0: Monday, 8th March

(Replaced Benrahma, 72) By the time he came on, the side had mostly given up attacking, but he ran hard, offered energy in attacking runs and helping the defence. Did his job.

Manchester City

1-2: Saturday, 27th February

(Replaced Fornals, 83) No blame, he was put on up front and got a few touches in a period where we looked out of ideas, apart from crosses into the box.

Tottenham Hotspur

2-1: Saturday, 20th February

Another game where he was quieter than the rest of his teammates, but his contributions were telling. The cross for Antonio’s goal was perfect, but he then stuck to the task of tracking Reguilon. That said, it is a surprise to see he only made four passes in his 64 minutes on the pitch. His movement was good, he worked hard and he set up a goal, but he still isn’t at where he had been before this dip in form. He needs to draw confidence from his assist.

Sheffield United

3-0: Monday, 15th February

A better performance than he’s had for a while. The wing back system allowed him to play as a forward first, rather than constantly worrying about defence. He made good runs, had a directness that contrasted well with some of the prettier interplay of Lingard and Lanzini, and his pass to Lingard set up the penalty. Promising.

Manchester United

0-1: Tuesday, 9th February

The lad either needs a break or a change of impetus. One time he got behind Telles, the full back got around and tackled him with ease. Not sure what Yarmolenko is bringing up front that Bowen couldn’t, plus he might have the energy to sprint past defenders if he wasn’t also an auxiliary full back.

Fulham

0-0: Saturday, 6th February

Looked sluggish and was always on the periphery. The dip in form has lasted long enough to be a real concern. Made 8 passes in 55 minutes.

Aston Villa

3-1: Wednesday, 3rd February

(Replaced Lingard, 90) Not even time for a touch.

Liverpool

1-3: Sunday, 31st January

A non-entity, in an attacking sense. His energy levels have dropped and his threat has dropped too, whilst getting through so much defensive work as a priority that he has nothing spare to offer in attack. Some say Lingard is an unnecessary addition, but neither he nor Fornals had suitable replacements who could do what they are tasked to do. Lingard can.

Crystal Palace

3-2: Tuesday, 26th January

Were it not for that corner delivery, wicked and whipped in towards goal, he’d barely have registered. The play went down the left much more than usual, whilst it was Benrahma who made more inroads when play was down the right. He was as disciplined as ever, and maybe the threat of Eze and Zaha down the left caused a more disciplined display. Made less passes than any player who started the game, but too soon for his form to be of any concern.

West Bromwich Albion

2-1: Tuesday, 19th January

Relatively quiet first half as the ball stayed down the left often, he did brilliantly to instinctively guide Coufal’s volleyed cross into the back of the net. The least touches of all our starting outfield players, he may have been confused to see Yarmolenko come on whilst he remained on the field. He was good in bursts, but on the periphery at times.

Burnley

1-0: Saturday, 16th January

He does need to sharpen up in front of goal, he should have had at least one today, he still provided well from wide, stretched the defence with his runs in behind and troubled with his quick feet and smart dribbling. A good game that should have been a brilliant one.

Stockport County

1-0: Monday, 11th January

(Replaced Yarmolenko, 68) Energy, pace and delivery. The cross was fantastic and one that had all the power and whip to invite a header home. He also found movement to give Coufal space to join attacks.

Everton

1-0: Friday, 1st January

The odd flicker of a dangerous moment, the cross for Fornals most notably, but otherwise he was more defensive than attacking, and didn't seem to get into the game at all in the second half. Was rightly replaced.

Southampton

0-0: Tuesday, 29th December

(Replaced Yarmolenko, 72) Worked hard and got in behind with direct running and the pace Yarmolenko doesn’t have.

Brighton & Hove Albion

2-2: Saturday, 26th December

Bowen was given a thankless task. He was Antonio, up front and chasing long balls as the slower man Haller could only watch, whilst also still expected to defend up and down the right flank because the three men in midfield stayed central regardless. He was by no means one who deserved to come off in a negative sense, but he deserved the rest and to be spared from another 45 minutes of turgid football.

Chelsea

0-3: Monday, 21st December

Deserved a goal and threatened Chelsea, especially the way he runs from out to in with the ball. Of the front three, he is the one performing.

Crystal Palace

1-1: Tuesday, 15th December

Tailed off as the game went on, Bowen gets a lot of credit for being the only one of the attacking players who looked dangerous and full of intent when attacking the Palace defence.

Leeds United

2-1: Friday, 11th December

Although he faded as the game went on, before again being replaced, his threat in the first half in particular kept Leeds worrying at the back. Months ago, he looked a little like a Championship player performing gamely in the Premier League, recently he has looked every bit the part in the top division. Excellent cross for the first goal.

Manchester United

1-3: Saturday, 5th December

Bowen's first half performance was so good, he and Fornals too good for Manchester United, that he still remains on an 8 even after a poor second half. There were times he weaved through defenders like a prime Ryan Giggs, and his understanding and movement in combination with Fornals is the kind of fluid movement from a frontline that West Ham do not often experience.

Aston Villa

2-1: Saturday, 28th November

West Ham's star man, bursting with energy throughout, his excellent corner nodded home and a really well taken goal a reward for getting in the right position.

Sheffield United

1-0: Sunday, 22nd November

Another game where he came so close to being quite excellent and could have been the decisive player, whilst working himself into the ground and doing his defensive work too. There is surely a feeling he will strike hot at one point and go on a consistent goalscoring run.

Fulham

1-0: Saturday, 7th November

Dangerous long range efforts aside, it just felt like we had too few attackers on so he, Fornals and Haller struggled with Fulham’s defensive numbers.

Liverpool

1-2: Saturday, 31st October

Will feel he could have scored today if Fornals had been slightly more aware of him. However, it did feel like another game where Bowen was functional without being too dangerous. He has been excellent in joining counter attacks. relieving pressure on the defence and covering his full back, but he does seem to find himself in the thick of the action a little less than Fornals. Still has to start for this side, but should be more vulnerable to Benrahma's inclusion than Fornals on the other side.

Manchester City

1-1: Saturday, 24th October

Worked hard, covered his full back and travelled well on the ball to relieve pressure and start attacks. Didn’t look overawed by the quality of opposition. Quality a little lacking on the ball, 50% pass accuracy in only 14 passes.

Tottenham Hotspur

3-3: Sunday, 18th October

Bowen didn't really create today, worked hard as ever but his lack of really blistering pace meant he could never really get round Reguilon.

Leicester City

3-0: Sunday, 4th October

Great performance even as arguably the quieter of the three front men. Works his socks off and still gets into attacking positions. The composure both in the run and the finish for his goal suggest a high quality goalscorer.

Everton

1-4: Wednesday, 30th September

Did not play.

Hull City

5-1: Tuesday, 22nd September

Did not play.

Charlton Athletic

3-0: Tuesday, 15th September

Did not play.

Newcastle United

0-2: Saturday, 12th September

Another who was there without making any impact on the game.

Brentford

2-1: Saturday, 29th August

(Replaced Yarmolenko, 45) Always ready to take his player on, Bowen - a player full of energy and guile - is on course to become an England regular if he continues to improve.

Wycombe Wanderers

5-1: Tuesday, 25th August

n/a

Aston Villa

1-1: Sunday, 26th July

Was an injury doubt prior to the game and it never clicked for him.

Manchester United

1-1: Wednesday, 22nd July

Never really got the reward he deserved for some excellent play down the wing. Had the full back scared all game and was a fantastic outlet to start attacks. In the wars too, kicked up and down the park, but kept coming and kept wanting more.

Watford

3-1: Friday, 17th July

Not only was his cross for Soucek’s goal absolutely gorgeous, but his workrate in the second half kept Johnson covered and consistently relieved pressure on the defence by carrying the ball at his feet for long distances. Another vital cog since January.

Norwich City

4-0: Saturday, 11th July

Good deliveries from corners are making him very important, whilst the understanding he is building with Antonio is great to see. However, he was a little wasteful with some chances on goal, which was no problem today but could have been.

Burnley

0-1: Wednesday, 8th July

Frustrating for Bowen, he did a lot well and then faded. His crossing is excellent, and he’s made Snodgrass’ injury feel less impactful.

Chelsea

3-2: Wednesday, 1st July

Up and down the flank all game, Bowen has shown himself willing to do the work Moyes is demanding. But he’s also bringing the attacking talent that the big money paid for. Two assists, one from a good corner and the other part of a good move. He never dominated the game, but he was vital.

2019/20 Match Notes & Ratings

Aston Villa

1-1: Sunday, 26th July

Was an injury doubt prior to the game and it never clicked for him.

Manchester United

Watford

Norwich City

Burnley

0-1: Wednesday, 8th July

Frustrating for Bowen, he did a lot well and then faded. His crossing is excellent, and he’s made Snodgrass’ injury feel less impactful.

Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur

0-2: Tuesday, 23rd June

He tried to spark things, taking players on, creating the best chance of the game and always supporting his full back. He is certainly not out of his depth.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

0-2: Saturday, 20th June

Pretty anonymous. Up and down the flank most of the game but ineffective.

Southampton

3-1: Saturday, 29th February

The goal was wonderfully taken and the runs added another element to the West Ham attack. But it was just as promising to see him working hard up and down the flank, negating any fears that his inclusion would weaken the side defensively.

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