West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has admitted the club are in trouble and criticised the lack of bravery shown during the 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road.

The loss, which came just four days after a miserable 2-0 defeat to Brentford at the London Stadium, means the Hammers remain second bottom in the Premier League following their joint-worst start to a season.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side conceded the first goal inside three minutes when Brenden Aaronson tapped the ball home from close range before Joe Rodon doubled the advantage for Leeds when he headed in Sean Longstaff's corner just over 10 minutes later.

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The second goal marked the ninth goal West Ham have conceded from corners this season, triple the amount of any other side and also the most of any team in the history of the competition after nine games.

Bowen's assist for Mateus Fernandes to reduce the deficit and spark late hope at Elland Road merely...