David Moyes acknowledges fans’ frustration but maintains that West Ham is “not heading in the wrong direction” following their 6-0 home defeat by Arsenal. The thrashing by Arsenal, who kept the pressure on their title rivals, saw William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Leandro TrossardWilliam Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Leandro Trossard scoring before halftime, establishing a commanding 4-0 lead. Disgusted by the performance, thousands of fans left the London Stadium before the end, witnessing West Ham’s worst home defeat in Premier League history as Saka and Declan Rice added goals in the second half
This result, the worst Premier League home defeat in the club’s history, will not have helped the manager whose contract is up at the end of the season.
But the former Manchester United and Everton boss was keen to defend himself post-match, claiming that the players had to take equal responsibility for the result, and reminded fans that the club were in a much worst state when he joined them just over four years ago.
David Moyes expressed his disappointment as he acknowledged that the 6-0 defeat by Arsenal was among the most disappointing days in his tenure as West Ham manager. Speaking to Sky Sports, Moyes reflected on the unexpected and undesirable nature of the performance, emphasizing that such days are infrequent but particularly challenging when they occur. He recognized the deviation from the standards set by his previous teams and accepted responsibility for selecting the lineup, urging the players to also shoulder accountability.
Moyes pledged to take time to analyze the situation and work on solutions, highlighting the need for improved performances from both himself and the players. While acknowledging Arsenal’s excellence, he stressed the importance of the team executing their roles effectively and maintaining organization. Moyes concluded by acknowledging the disparity in performance, admitting that West Ham fell short while crediting Arsenal’s quality in the match.
