What Jarrod Bowen said about Leeds United after West Ham book quarter final clash

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen is looking forward to the FA Cup quarter final clash with Leeds United after the London side progressed to the last eight of the competition on Monday night.

The Hammers had found out prior to kick off that either themselves or Brentford would host Leeds United at home in the next round. The London rivals took their Round of 16 clash to penalties, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side triumphing from the spot kicks.

The quarter final ties will take place at the start of April with West Ham handed difficult Premier League clashes against Manchester City and Aston Villa before then. Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Bowen was asked about facing Leeds United in the quarters.

West Ham set up Leeds United clash in FA Cup quarter-final

He said: "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 so that is whenever it is. We have two really big games before the international break that we want to go and get maximum points from.

"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."

The two sides last met in October with the Yorkshire outfit claiming a 2-1 win at Elland Road. Leeds United stormed into a 2-0 lead after 15 minutes that day, with a 90th minute Mateus Fernandes consolation going in for West Ham.

The Hammers are in the FA Cup quarter final for the first time since 2016, when Manchester United knocked them out on a replay. Nuno’s side are now just one win away from a trip to Wembley Stadium.

Speaking about the competition, Bowen added: "It's a special feeling. I go back to the QPR game [n the third round] where, I don't want to say our season started, but we knew that was the chance to really turn the season around and give us confidence and belief. We have done that in the Premier League, we have picked up points and good results, and tonight was the same.

"It was important to put in a good performance. We knew it was going to be a difficult game. Every FA Cup game we've had has gone to extra-time now, but we want to get to the final. We want silverware at this club. You can see it up there [on the stand] how many times they have won the FA Cup and it is a dream of mine to win it. Of course we've got a long way to go yet but tonight is a really big night for everyone involved.”

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