This season for West Ham has been a mixed bag of progress, stagnation, and indifference. While last season ended with a historic night in Prague, this season was not as successful, with a disappointing drop-off after the Christmas period leading to a ninth place finish and David Moye’s departure. Despite this, in the context of recent history, it was considered an okay season.
One of the biggest successes for the club this season has been Jarrod Bowen. He has been phenomenal on the field, posing a real goal threat whether playing out wide or down the middle. Bowen’s 16 goals in the Premier League put him in the top 10 in the goalscoring charts, and there is still potential for more improvement, as he recently signed a contract that runs until 2030.
A major let down or frustration for West Ham this season was their matches against Bayer Leverkusen. They came close to a valuable away draw in the first leg but ultimately conceded in stoppage time, making the return game at the London Stadium an uphill battle. Despite taking an early lead, they ran out of steam and fell short of a comeback.
Looking towards the summer, a key item on West Ham’s agenda is appointing Julen Lopetegui as their new manager. Lopetegui has been praised by his fans for his success at Sevilla and Spain but also criticized for his failures at Sevilla and Wolves. It will be crucial for Lopetegui to prove himself quickly and demonstrate why he is worth keeping around.
In conclusion, despite its challenges this season, West Ham can take pride in one of its player’s impressive performances – Jarrod Bowen’s outstanding displays on field have made him one of Premier League’s top scorers.
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