Top four in the Premier League table after four months? Not a bad haul for David Moyes and West Ham so far this season.
The Hammers have carried over their impressive form from last season into games in recent months and beating table-toppers Chelsea is the icing on the cake.
Moyes seems to be enjoying his return to East London in what is his second full season in charge. A win against their in-form London rivals is a statement.
West Ham in 2021/2022:
⚒ 1st in their Europa League group
⚒ 4th in the Premier League
⚒ Into the QFs of the Carabao Cup; beating Man Utd and Man City so far
What a season they’re having. 📈📈📈 pic.twitter.com/4w2ZNtu0tB— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 4, 2021
It now marks wins against what many believe are the 'Top 3' - Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City. Moyes has completed an improbable hattrick of wins.
Chelsea Bowen Their Heads
"Truthfully, I didn't think we played that well today, but we got the goals. Against a team who don't concede many is a great credit to the lads," Moyes told BT Sport.
"We were too passive and submissive in the first half. They have quality, that's why they're European Champions because of the level they can play at."
A first-half penalty from Manuel Lanzini was all that West Ham could give in response to two Chelsea goals inside the first 45 minutes.
Arthur Masuaku came on for the injured Ben Johnson before the half was over and provided a sublime cross/finish to unsettle Edouard Mendy in the Chelsea goal.
Masuaku’s goal for West Ham. Incredible! ⚒❤️ https://t.co/LpI04d6TiA
— Uber West Ham (@UberWestHam) December 4, 2021
"I just said that to him, I thought it was a great cross," Moyes said. "By the way - it was very fortunate the goal. In football, you need a bit of fortune sometimes."
"The good thing is - we can beat Chelsea and say we're not playing well enough so hopefully that helps us."
Moyes Overcomes Trio Of Managers
If you'd said David Moyes would come away with wins over Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City to start the season - many would question your judgement.
Those three teams have looked a head above the rest for the first few months of Premier League games. Bar meetings with West Ham of course.
Moyes has now gotten the better of Pep, Klopp and Tuchel and said he's not preparing a team to hold out for draws against the bigger teams.
FT: West Ham 3-2 Chelsea
A huge win for David Moyes' side and listen to what it means to the home fans! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/PHf5iFTMk2— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 4, 2021
"I've said a few times, I want to try and compete with whoever's in the top 4," he said. "I think the names that you've mentioned (Chelsea, Liverpool) will probably be in the top four."
"I think we're giving them a game. We're trying to make sure that they don't think we're going to give them an easy game against us."
The Hammers finished sixth last season - but with Arsenal slipping up at Old Trafford they now have opened up a four-point gap in fourth.
It's looking well for Moyes and co if they can keep the momentum up. There will be some fallout from the game through injuries heading into a busy Christmas calendar.
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