Jarrod Bowen’s incredible goal sealed a crucial 2-1 victory that sent Wolves manager Gary O’Neil closer to the firing line on Monday, relieving pressure on West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui. Bowen’s stroke of brilliance gave the Hammers chief some much-needed breathing room in a match that was nicknamed “El Sackico” because of the tremendous attention regarding Lopetegui and O’Neil’s fates. Shortly after Tomas Soucek’s first goal was canceled out by Wolves defender Matt Doherty, Bowen scored a magnificent winner in the second half at the London Stadium.
After their tenth loss in 15 league games, second-bottom Wolves are still four points outside of safety, while West Ham’s first victory in three games has put them nine points clear of the relegation zone.
Following last week’s 3-1 loss to Leicester, Lopetegui reportedly made it through a board meeting regarding his role.
However, before he can truly unwind, the Spaniard, who took David Moyes’ position in the offseason, needs to build on this significant win against the squad he oversaw in the 2022–2023 campaign.
“I talk about football instead of noise. I’ll talk about football if you ask me. “I always enjoy a victory,” Lopetegui remarked.
“We have had a lot of support from the supporters during the difficult times.
During Wednesday’s 4-0 thumping at Everton, O’Neil, a 2011–2013 West Ham player, heard Wolves supporters demand his removal.
After the most recent setback to Wolves’ chances of survival, he will now eagerly await the Wolves board’s decision about his future, which appears dismal.
“A terrible number of choices went against us during crucial times in a huge game. O’Neil remarked, “You need some of them to go your way, but they didn’t.”
“I’m not worried. My superiors are encouraging, but they also want to succeed. I am aware that I must accept responsibility.
“The week wasn’t easy. Lopetegui declared, “We dedicate the victory to Michail.”
In the ninth minute, Hammers supporters matched Antonio’s shirt number with a minute of applause.
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