David Moyes Prioritizes West Ham's Goals Over Helping Declan Rice's Title Hopes

West Ham United manager David Moyes has made it clear that his team will not ease up against Manchester City on Sunday to assist former captain Declan Rice in winning the Premier League title with Arsenal. Moyes emphasized that his team's focus is on securing their own top-half finish in the league.

"No," Moyes responded when asked if his team would help Rice. "Everybody here loves Declan and remembers him but we're not doing it for Declan. We're doing it for ourselves, to do the best we can." Moyes underscored the importance of seizing opportunities in football, stating, "Football is a strange game, you never know when you'll get opportunities to win. You have to take those opportunities when you can."

West Ham faces Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on the final day of the Premier League season. Manchester City needs a win to secure a record fourth consecutive Premier League title, while West Ham has already secured a top-half finish. A win for West Ham and a victory for Arsenal against Everton would see Declan Rice become a Premier League champion in his first season with the Gunners.

Declan Rice, who led West Ham to Europa Conference League success last season, joined Arsenal in a £100 million transfer. Despite his departure, Rice remains a beloved figure at West Ham. However, Moyes reiterated that the team's focus is on their own performance and not on aiding Rice's new club.

Moyes, who once managed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta at Everton, is set to take charge of West Ham for the final time. Reflecting on the challenge ahead, Moyes acknowledged the difficulty of winning at Manchester City, particularly when they are under pressure to secure the championship. "Let's be fair, it's difficult to win at Manchester City at any time, especially when they know they've got to win a game to secure the championship," he said.

The match against Manchester City will be a significant one for both teams. While City aims to clinch the title, West Ham is determined to end the season on a high note. Moyes' commitment to his team's goals underscores the competitive spirit that drives the Premier League.

Key Takeaways

• David Moyes says West Ham won't ease up against Manchester City to help Declan Rice win the title with Arsenal.
• West Ham's focus is on securing a top-half finish in the Premier League.
• Manchester City needs a win to secure a record fourth consecutive Premier League title.
• A West Ham win and an Arsenal win would make Declan Rice a Premier League champion in his first season.
• Moyes acknowledges the difficulty of winning at Manchester City, especially when they're under pressure to secure the title.