The Italian shared the frustration of home supporters who booed at the final whistle and he blamed a failure to convert chances for not extending the advantage when leading 1-0.
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“We were incredibly committed”, said manager David Moyes, who took over in November when they were in the bottom three. “Chicha has come on – after being on the other side of the world and being poorly – and we’re so glad he was fit and got that vital goal”, said Hart.
“In this case, if…”
Rudiger was unimpressed with his team’s forward line for failing to put the game out of sight and he slammed the team for letting their level “drop” once more.
West Ham United’s Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez celebrates his goal at Chelsea with teammate Marko Arnautovic.
Yesterday’s strike at Stamford Bridge was his eighth of the campaign thus far, and it was arguably his most important goal of the season. In Jose Mourinho’s first spell, opponents could become visibly demoralised as soon as the Blues opened the scoring in the knowledge that there was little chance of breaching an obdurate and organised unit.
Hernandez believes the hard-earned point at Chelsea, on top of the big win over Southampton the previous weekend, will send the Hammers into their relegation showdown with Stoke next Monday with bags of confidence.
“I think in these games, you have to be clever and focused to stop a side like Chelsea”.
Had Chelsea won these three matches, they would be two points behind Tottenham and Liverpool for a top four position in the table.
“The FA Cup is a massive trophy but it’s not enough for us”. Speaking on Sky Sports last month after Burnley’s 3-0 win at the London Stadium, Wilkins highlighted the importance of Hart in West Ham’s bid for survival.
“Chelsea were really good in the first half but we kept it to one”.
“We’ve just got to push on and get the results”.
His goal had goalkeeper Joe Hart, himself a star on Sunday, praising the diminutive striker for his desire following an global call-up on the other side of the ocean. He’s had a great career.
“Look at the quality of players you have to play against”.
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In the article and accompanying video, Rice paid tribute to the late Ray Wilkins before praising his teammates, goalkeeper Joe Hart one of many, for their efforts.
