West Ham vs Ipswich Report

Scorers: Antonio 1’, Kudus 43’, Bowen 50, Paqueta 69’; Delap 6’

Julen Lopetegui secured his first Premier League home win as West Ham United boss as the Hammers cruised to a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, with Jarrod Bowen leading the way in a dominant performance at the London Stadium.

Rapid-Fire Start as Both Teams Score Early

Fans barely had time to settle in before the action unfolded. Within 48 seconds, Michail Antonio broke the deadlock for West Ham, sweeping home a low cross from Jarrod Bowen for his fifth career goal against Ipswich.

However, Ipswich quickly responded, levelling the score just minutes later. Former Manchester City striker Liam Delap capitalised on a loose ball from a corner, drilling a right-footed shot past Alphonse Areola at the near post to score his fourth Premier League goal of the season.

Both sides continued to create chances in an action-packed first half. Ipswich’s Jacob Greaves narrowly missed with a header, while West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus hit the post with a header of his own.

The Hammers came close to regaining the lead when Tomáš Souček’s effort was heroically cleared off the line by Dara O’Shea after Ipswich lost possession in their own box.

Kudus Restores West Ham’s Lead Before Bowen and Paquetá Seal the Win

West Ham’s pressure finally paid off just before halftime. In the 44th minute, Antonio’s effort crashed off the crossbar, and Kudus was quickest to react, heading the rebound into the net to give the Hammers a 2-1 lead going into the break.

Shortly after the restart, Ipswich’s defence faltered, handing West Ham the advantage. Goalkeeper Arijanet Muric failed to control a backpass and fired the ball directly at Bowen. The winger took full advantage, cutting inside onto his right foot and finding the bottom corner for his second league goal of the season, extending West Ham’s lead to 3-1.

With Ipswich deflated, West Ham added a fourth goal to put the result beyond doubt. Bowen turned provider, delivering a deflected cross that Lucas Paquetá tapped home, sealing a comprehensive 4-1 victory and dashing any hopes of a comeback for Ipswich.

West Ham Rise to Mid-Table as Ipswich Struggle at the Bottom

The victory lifts West Ham to 12th in the Premier League table, marking their first win since August and Lopetegui’s first at home.

Ipswich, on the other hand, find themselves in 17th place, having failed to win any of their opening seven top-flight matches for only the second time in their history.

Conclusion

West Ham’s commanding performance and clinical finishing handed Julen Lopetegui his first home win as Hammers manager.

The result should give West Ham a boost as they look to climb the table. Ipswich, meanwhile, will need to address their defensive issues as they remain winless in their return to the top flight.

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