West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen admitted the club’s relegation fears began to surface last season, a sentiment that now feels imminent as the Hammers await the crucial Premier Tuesday’s Tottenham‑Chelsea clash. A Spurs win would seal West Ham’s drop, while a draw leaves their fate hanging until the final weekend. Bowen described the campaign as a “catalogue of errors” stretching back to Graham Potter’s short‑lived tenure.

Bowen’s personal numbers mirrored the team’s slump: eight league goals and ten assists from 37 appearances, yet he confessed he has not met his own standards. He criticised the revolving door of managers – Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui in January 2025 before being dismissed last September – and the influx of new signings that still failed to click.

Looking ahead, Bowen said he will watch the decisive Tottenham‑Chelsea game, acknowledging the result now sits beyond the players’ control. Despite speculation about a possible transfer, he pledged to focus on the week’s drama and hopes to earn a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. His loyalty to the club remains evident as the season reaches its climax.