Arsenal fans desperately hoping Moyes’s West Ham can upset Manchester City and reignite their title dreams have been left disheartened by comments from Hammers manager David Moyes.
The upcoming clash between West Ham and Manchester City marks the final outing for Moyes at the helm of the Hammers. The 61-year-old manager will be looking to end his tenure on a high note, but the stakes are considerably higher for his opponents.
City on the Precipice of Greatness
A victory for City secures an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title, a feat no other team in the league’s history has achieved. While West Ham‘s primary motivation lies in securing pride and potentially finishing above rivals Manchester United, City desperately need a win to secure their place in the history books.
Pep Guardiola, the mastermind behind City’s recent dominance, stands on the cusp of achieving a remarkable four-peat. Any result other than a win for City opens the door for second-placed Arsenal to snatch the crown, their first since the “Invincibles” season of 2003. Arsenal currently trail City by two points but hold a crucial advantage in terms of goal difference.
Moyes Offers Blunt Assessment
With Arsenal fans likely glued to their screens during the West Ham vs. City match, Moyes’ comments regarding his team’s chances of derailing City’s title charge have cast a shadow of doubt.
According to The sun, when questioned about the possibility of stopping City from clinching the title in his final West Ham game, Moyes delivered a rather blunt response. “Well look,” he said, “it would be difficult to stop their Under-14s from winning the title.” While acknowledging his team’s professionalism, Moyes’ comment suggests a lack of confidence in West Ham’s ability to pull off an upset. “I’ve said to the players, we’ll go and do everything,” he added. “Professional is the word I’d use. We’ll try to do the best we can.”
Moyes’ comments have undoubtedly dampened the spirits of Arsenal fans who were clinging onto a sliver of hope. The Gunners will be anxiously watching the West Ham match, knowing a City win effectively extinguishes their title dreams. With a superior goal difference, Arsenal still hold a mathematical chance of claiming the crown, but their fate now rests entirely on City dropping points against West Ham.
