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West Ham fans urge Moyes to play 24-year-old up-front tonight

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West Ham United fans want Jarrod Bowen to start up-front for them tonight against Manchester United.

West Ham face off against the Red Devils in the FA Cup this evening, but they may have to do so without Michail Antonio.

The powerful forward is struggling with fatigue, with David Moyes hinting that he could be rested tonight.

That leaves West Ham with a dilemma, as they don’t have many striking options.

Andriy Yarmolenko has played there before but never fully convinced, while Mipo Odubeko is also available, but he hugely inexperienced.

And West Ham fans feel that using Bowen up-front may actually be their best option, as he has previously played there when at his former club, Hull City.

Bowen has always been stationed out wide since his move to West Ham and his skill-set is more suited to a wing role, but he may actually be their most natural replacement for Antonio.

Bowen will at least offer West Ham a hard-working front man and some speed on the counter, which could be crucial as they look to catch Manchester United’s defence out.