Former West Ham manager David Moyes shared his thoughts on the Hammers’ recent defeat to Chelsea, admitting that his former side would be disappointed to lose their impressive home form against their London rivals. Speaking as a pundit for beIN Sports during the Premier League’s early kick-off, Moyes reflected on West Ham’s 3-0 loss at the London Stadium, a result that ended their solid run against Chelsea at home.
West Ham were undone by a first-half brace from Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, with the young forward providing the assist for Cole Palmer’s goal just after half-time, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Blues. Despite the loss, Moyes acknowledged the strong record West Ham had built at the London Stadium in recent seasons.
“They will be disappointed because we had a good record against Chelsea at the London Stadium over the years,” Moyes said. “There were difficulties at Stamford Bridge, but at home, we’ve been pretty good up against them.”
West Ham had won three of their last four home meetings against Chelsea, making this defeat all the more frustrating for the team and their supporters. The defeat also highlights the early struggles for new manager Julen Lopetegui, who has overseen just one win in his first four matches in charge.
Tough Times Under Lopetegui
Lopetegui, who was brought in with high hopes of improving West Ham’s fortunes, is facing a challenging start to his tenure. With just one win from four games, the pressure is mounting. The defeat to Chelsea marks a setback for a club that had shown resilience and strength at home against top-six opposition in recent years.
Adding to the challenges, West Ham now face a daunting Carabao Cup third-round tie away at Liverpool on Wednesday. With the Reds in strong form, it will be a tough test for Lopetegui’s side to bounce back and avoid further disappointment.
Moyes’ Perspective
Moyes, who experienced ups and downs during his time at West Ham, understands the significance of these losses in the broader context of a season. Reflecting on the third Chelsea goal, which came just after the interval, he highlighted how crucial moments can shape the game.
“It’s disappointing, getting the third goal in after half-time,” Moyes commented, pointing out how the timing of the goal took the wind out of West Ham’s sails.
Despite the setback, Moyes’ remarks carried an undertone of optimism. His reference to West Ham’s previous strong performances against Chelsea at the London Stadium suggests that this result, while frustrating, does not erase the progress made in recent seasons. However, with Lopetegui still finding his feet, consistency will be key if West Ham are to climb up the table and restore their home dominance.
Looking Ahead
West Ham’s immediate concern will be turning things around against Liverpool in the cup, but the focus will soon return to the Premier League, where Lopetegui will aim to steer his side back to winning ways. With Moyes watching from the sidelines, the new manager faces the challenge of building on the foundations laid by his predecessor while stamping his authority on the squad.
For West Ham fans, the hope is that this setback is only temporary and that they can rekindle the fighting spirit that has seen them succeed against teams like Chelsea in the past. But as Moyes himself knows, in the Premier League, records count for little unless you can keep building on them.
