Talking Points | Moyes on gaining traction with Everton and notable players

Talking Points | Moyes on gaining traction with Everton and notable players

David Moyes is anticipating West Ham United’s upcoming match against his former team Everton with optimism. Following their exhilarating 4-2 victory against Brentford on Monday,

which ended a six-game winless streak, West Ham aims to strengthen their pursuit of European qualification. Despite Everton’s lack of league victories since mid-December,

Moyes acknowledges the challenge they pose, especially on home turf, having lost only once in their last six outings under manager Sean Dyche.

Reflecting on the Brentford win, Moyes expressed satisfaction with the performance and result, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement to maintain momentum.

He praised Lucas Paquetá’s return from injury and highlighted the importance of having all players in good form, particularly as they enter a busy period with European competitions approaching.

With Mohammed Kudus back from the Africa Cup of Nations and Jarrod Bowen excelling, Moyes feels confident about West Ham’s attacking options.

Moyes lauded Bowen’s hat-trick performance against Brentford, describing it as exceptional and indicating the player’s hunger for goals.

He believes Bowen’s versatility and goal-scoring prowess make him a vital asset for the team.

While Moyes hasn’t set a specific goal target for Bowen, he acknowledges that reaching 20 goals would be a significant achievement and hints that it could be a personal aim for the forward.

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