West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen says winning the FA Cup with the club would be a “dream” after the Hammers secured their place in the quarter finals and set up a meeting with Leeds United.
The London side progressed to the last eight on Monday night after overcoming Brentford in a dramatic Round of 16 tie that was eventually decided on penalties. With the result confirmed, West Ham now know they will face Leeds United in the quarter finals, with the match scheduled for early April.
Speaking after the game, Bowen acknowledged the challenge Leeds will present but expressed confidence following West Ham’s recent performances.
West Ham set up FA Cup quarter final clash with Leeds United
The Hammers discovered before kick off that either they or Brentford would host Leeds United in the next round of the competition.
Following the tense penalty shootout victory, West Ham secured the opportunity to play the quarter final at home. Bowen praised the team’s resilience after another physically demanding cup tie.
“Leeds are a really good side and will want to do well in the FA Cup as well, but we saw what we did at home today against a Premier League side.” — Jarrod Bowen, via TNT Sports
The match will take place shortly after the international break, although West Ham must first navigate two important Premier League fixtures before the cup tie.
Busy schedule ahead for West Ham
Before facing Leeds, West Ham will play Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league. Bowen admitted the team will need to recover quickly after the physically demanding match against Brentford.
“Now it’s about rest because 120 minutes isn’t good for anyone. We go and rest, play at the weekend, play Aston Villa and hopefully go into the break with two results.” — Jarrod Bowen
The upcoming league matches could also influence momentum heading into the quarter final.
Previous meeting gives Leeds confidence
The two sides last met in October when Leeds United secured a 2–1 victory at Elland Road.
Leeds raced into a two goal lead within the opening 15 minutes before Mateus Fernandes scored a late consolation for West Ham. That result will likely give the Yorkshire club confidence ahead of the FA Cup clash.
However, cup matches often produce unpredictable results, especially with a place at Wembley at stake.
Bowen targeting FA Cup glory
For Bowen, the competition holds personal significance as West Ham aim to win major silverware.
The Hammers have reached the FA Cup quarter finals for the first time since 2016, when they were eliminated by Manchester United after a replay. Now they are just one victory away from a Wembley semi final.
“We want to get to the final. We want silverware at this club. It is a dream of mine to win the FA Cup.”
The forward also reflected on how the competition has helped restore confidence within the squad during the season.
Key Insights
- West Ham will face Leeds United in the FA Cup quarter finals.
- The Hammers progressed after a penalty shootout victory over Brentford.
- Jarrod Bowen says winning the FA Cup would be a dream.
- West Ham are one win away from reaching Wembley.
- The two teams last met in October when Leeds won 2–1.
What’s Next
West Ham now shift their attention back to the Premier League with challenging fixtures against Manchester City and Aston Villa before the international break. Those matches will test the squad’s ability to recover after the physically demanding FA Cup tie.
The quarter final clash against Leeds United is scheduled for early April. The winner will advance to the FA Cup semi finals at Wembley, placing both clubs within reach of a major domestic trophy.
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