“We’re playing for West Ham,” insists Moyes, not for Man City or Arsenal

Although West Ham United has the power to affect who wins the Premier League title on the penultimate day of the season—Manchester City or Arsenal—manager David Moyes stated on Friday that the team’s main goal is to play well in his final game as manager.

West Ham takes on league leaders Manchester City on Sunday. With Arsenal two points behind and playing Everton concurrently, the London team cannot afford to lose.

“The game of football is peculiar. We have to make an effort to seize those chances when we can as you never know when they will present themselves,” Moyes told reporters.

“We are not playing to help Arsenal win the Premier League or to help Manchester City lose the Premier League.

“We’re attempting to win the game for West Ham as we play for the team. We are unable to finish lower than ninth, which is in many respects a very strong league place for West Ham.”

Declan Rice, who moved to Arsenal for 105 million pounds ($133.11 million) last year, was asked if they would aim to defeat City in order for him to win the league title. Moyes responded, “Everyone here loves Declan, everybody will remember him.”

“But we’re not doing it for Declan, we’re doing it for ourselves.”

2019 saw Moyes return to West Ham for a second stint as the team was just above the relegation zone. When his contract ends at the end of the season, he is departing the club with mutual consent.

The 61-year-old took delight in stabilizing the London team and led West Ham to their first trophy in 43 years when they won the Europa Conference League last season.

“I’ve worked here and there in the past, but I’m glad to be standing away this time. “I’m happy with my work at West Ham and I’m leaving with good vibes,” Moyes declared.

“I hope everyone here has enjoyed having me around for the duration of our time together. I’ll stay in touch.” I’ve had a great experience here, and I will always remember it.

“I’m thrilled to claim that I contributed to West Ham’s transition to European football. We have played a great deal of games, and there are many items that demonstrate our accomplishments.”

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