Moyes Pleased by Mohammed Kudus' Scoring Performance Against Newcastle

Written by Afua Amankwanowa

West Ham United manager David Moyes expressed satisfaction with his attackers' performance, including Mohammed Kudus, in their match against Newcastle United. Kudus, aged 23, made history by scoring a record-breaking goal, surpassing Andre Ayew as the highest-scoring Ghanaian for the Hammers. Despite Kudus' goal and an assist, West Ham suffered a 4-3 defeat. Moyes, disappointed with the result, praised his attackers' efforts, stating, "Our attacking players have been very good in recent weeks." He highlighted the performances of Michail Antonio, Mohammed Kudus, and Jarrod Bowen, who all scored. Looking ahead to their next game against Tottenham Hotspur, Moyes emphasized the importance of bouncing back despite the challenging task. Kudus reached double digits in goal involvement in the Premier League, with seven goals and four assists. Moyes acknowledged the difficulty of facing top teams but expressed determination to challenge them at home. He emphasized the team's commitment to giving supporters something to cheer about and looked forward to the London derby, hoping for a positive result.