West Ham have three clear options to replace Moyes as Arsenal show quality of champions in Premier League win

West Ham have three clear options to replace Moyes as Arsenal show quality of champions in Premier League win

WATCH NOW: Sports round-up as Arsenal hammer West Ham in Premier League clash

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 11/02/2024

- 15:56

Updated: 11/02/2024

- 16:30

The Gunners have closed the gap on Liverpool to just two points at the top of the table

Arsenal produced one of their best performances of the season so far with a dominant 6-0 victory over West Ham.

The Gunners were at their swashbuckling, scintillating best as they ran riot at the London Stadium and boosted their chances of a first Premier League title since 2004.


The damage was done in the first half, with William Saliba heading Arsenal in front in the 32nd minute.

The Frenchman headed in from a corner by Declan Rice, with the England international booed on his return to his old side after leaving West Ham back in the summer.

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West Ham boss David Moyes is fighting to save his job after Arsenal impressed in stunning Premier League win

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From the moment the first goal went in there was only ever going to be one winner.

Arsenal were outstanding with confidence flowing through the squad and Bukayo Saka then dispatched a penalty to double his side's lead.

Further goals from Gabriel and Leandro Trossard saw West Ham fans head to the exits before half time.

And Saka and Rice then struck in the second half to complete a stunning day at the office for Mikel Arteta's side.

GB News now takes a look at four talking points from the contest in the capital.

Moyes needs to go and West Ham have three options

There's no denying David Moyes has done a stellar job during his time at West Ham.

But the Hammers are regressing with each passing week and it wouldn't be a surprise if there was a change of management in the coming days ahead.

There are three managers West Ham should consider, with two out of work.

Graham Potter and Steve Cooper are known for playing the attacking football fans of the Hammers crave. Given they're available, they're there for the taking.

And Vincent Kompany is another name they should consider, too. Burnley may be struggling but the Belgian has done enough during his time at Turf Moor to warrant a new challenge at a bigger club.

Arsenal show quality of champions

Arsenal seem to be underdogs when it comes to winning the Premier League title.

After all, they're competing with two of the best sides in the country in the forms of Manchester City and Liverpool.

But this performance shows Arsenal are firmly in the title race. Whisper it quietly, this looked like a display worthy of champions.

Every single player did their job and Arsenal posed a constant threat. Had they not started somewhat slowly, the deficit could have been even greater.

Certainly, it would be foolish to write off the north London giants despite the quality of their rivals. Especially when they play like this...

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Rice enjoys a return to remember

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Declan Rice ran the show as Arsenal thumped West Ham in Sunday's Premier League showdown

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Before the game, West Ham fans couldn't help but boo Rice despite everything he did during his time at the club.

Yet it was the England international who was smiling come full time, having ran the show in the middle of the park.

His thunderbolt strike in the 65th minute was a beauty, too.

Rice curled the ball into the top corner and resisted the urge to celebrate, holding his hands up in apology instead.

He's been brilliant since crossing the divide back in the summer and West Ham certainly miss his presence in midfield.

West Ham players were a shambles

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Arsenal showed the quality of champions during their emphatic Premier League win over West Ham

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West Ham weren't just bad, they were terrible. Even that word doesn't do them justice.

They didn't look up for the match and, regardless of what you may think about Moyes, this defeat isn't solely on him.

West Ham gave up. They were terrified of Arsenal and allowed the Gunners to attack over and over again.

Experienced heads such as Kurt Zouma, Tomas Soucek, James Ward-Prowse and Jarrod Bowen were all anonymous.

If a new manager does indeed come in, these players will need to be far better than they were today in order to survive under any potential fresh regime.

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