“West Ham United is having a largely successful season, securing progression to the knockout rounds of the Europa League and positioning themselves as genuine contenders for a top-six finish in the Premier League.
However, the 3-0 loss away to Manchester United over the weekend might have dampened the spirits of fans. Despite the scoreline indicating a significant defeat, the actual performance tells a different story.
“David Moyes’ team recorded 22 shots compared to the Red Devils’ 12 and finished the match with an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.40 compared to Manchester United’s 0.75. This suggests that if West Ham had been more efficient in front of goal, they could have potentially won the game 3-0. This might leave some supporters frustrated, especially considering the club’s inability to secure a deal for Eddie Nketiah last month.
“Nevertheless, the inability to acquire the Arsenal player keeps the opportunity open for one of Rush Green’s most promising prospects to emerge.
“West Ham’s pursuit of Nketiah has extended over several years, with initial rumors of a possible transfer emerging as far back as January 2021.