Jarrod Bowen later apologised for his reaction towards fans

West Ham boss Graham Potter has admitted the Hammers are "in pain" but called for unity after captain Jarrod Bowen had to apologise for trying to confront fans.

The forward was held back by stewards at the final whistle following the Hammers' 3-2 EFL Cup defeat at Molineux - late goals consigning them to a third-straight loss.

Bowen had gone over to the travelling fans to salute them, only to react as something seemed to be said in the stands.

Defeat - after a late Jorgen Strand Larsen brace - condemned the winless Hammers to another loss at the start of an already turbulent season.