In a dramatic and emotionally charged London derby, West Ham United snatched a vital 2-1 victory from the jaws of defeat against Crystal Palace, with a stunning 90th-minute winner from Jarrod Bowen.
The match, played under a cloud of fan discontent towards Hammers boss David Moyes, looked to be heading for a miserable outcome for the home side. Crystal Palace's talisman, Eberechi Eze, broke the deadlock with a moment of pure class just before the half-hour mark. Receiving the ball on the edge of the box, he executed a flawless half-volley that arrowed into the net, leaving Alphonse Areola with no chance.
West Ham's performance was laboured for large periods, fuelling the frustration of the London Stadium crowd. The tension was palpable, with the home side struggling to break down a disciplined and dangerous Palace outfit.
However, the game turned on its head in a frantic final twenty minutes. The introduction of substitutes Maxwel Cornet and Divin Mubama injected much-needed energy. The equaliser arrived with just 13 minutes of normal time remaining. A James Ward-Prowse corner was met by the towering Mohammed Kudus, whose powerful header found the net to send a wave of relief through the stadium.
Just as the game seemed destined for a draw, up stepped Jarrod Bowen to become the hero. In the final minute of the ninety, he latched onto a through ball, held his nerve, and slotted a cool finish past Dean Henderson to spark scenes of unbridled joy. The late winner not secures three massive points but also provides a significant respite for manager David Moyes.
