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Larsen’s Late Double Puts Wolves Through, West Ham Slide Continues

Bowen’s apology after confronting fans underscores the mounting pressure on Potter.

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Overview

  • Wolves beat West Ham 3-2 in the Carabao Cup second round as substitute Jørgen Strand Larsen scored twice late to overturn a 2-1 deficit.
  • Jarrod Bowen was restrained as he attempted to approach traveling supporters after full-time and later apologized on Instagram for his reaction.
  • West Ham manager Graham Potter said the team are “in pain,” acknowledging the frustration around three straight defeats to start the season.
  • AFP reported that Wolves have rejected a roughly £50 million bid from Newcastle for Larsen following his match‑winning cameo.
  • Elsewhere in the round, Leeds and Sunderland went out on penalties to lower‑league opponents, Brentford won 2-0 at Bournemouth, and a heavily rotated Stoke lost 3-0 at home to Bradford.