Manchester United, Tottenham and at times Arsenal have all struggled to find consistent form. But West Ham have failed to add the additional firepower and defensive cover they needed to take advantage and really shoot for the Champions League.Because make no mistake, that is where Bowen and Rice want to be playing.Of course, the Hammers have another route into European football's top club competition via the Europa League.But the squad is stretched, and as Rice pointed out after their narrow 1-0 win at home to Watford, it's being carried by Bowen.Rice said: "Without his goals we’d be struggling.
He’s really stepped it up. His goals and assists - he’s a really top player and he’s going to be a star."Bowen was sensational in that game, scoring the winner for his 11th goal in 34 games in all competitions.
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