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Bowen to the rescue as West Ham secure grinding win over Watford

West Ham United have moved into the top-four after a win over Watford at London Stadium.

With Manchester United unable to collect more than a point against Burnley, the Hammers are now ahead of the Red Devils by a point, although Ralf Rangnick's side possess a game in hand.

It didn't come easy for West Ham however as a dogged Watford outfit turned the game into a dour contest.

Said Benrahma had the best chance of the first-half after he stuck the outside of the post.

Jarrod Bowen eventually broke the deadlock in the second half with his sixth goal in as many games.

Ben Foster denied Bowen for his second late on with a terrific save.

Watford have now gone 10 league matches without winning, leaving them three points from safety after Newcastle's win over Everton on Tuesday.

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