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title: "David Moyes’ pre-Fulham Press Conference: Key Points"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2020-11-06T12:30:06Z"
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# David Moyes’ pre-Fulham Press Conference: Key Points

West Ham manager David Moyes held his [pre-match press conference](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2020/november/06-november/it-happened-david-moyes-pre-fulham-press-conference) this morning ahead of the visit of Fulham to London Stadium on Saturday night.

The Hammers boss addressed his squad’s injury list, the opposition and more ahead of the all-London clash.

Here are the key talking points from the Scot…

### Injuries

”(Mark) Noble had a little rib injury and I don’t think will be available. Expect (Aaron) Cresswell to be fine. (Michail) Antonio is doing much better.”

### Said Benrahma

”We have good competition which I am really happy with, Said is part of that. He is getting closer to match fitness. He will be in and around the squad again.”

### Positive Start

”I hope it’s because of our form and the way we have played. I think if you have been to Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, and Leicester away from home, that is a tough run. I’d have liked to have picked up more points.”

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

The Irons welcome a Fulham side managed by former West Ham midfielder Scott Parker struggling to adapt to life in the Premier League after promotion via the play-offs last season.

However, the visitors did win in their last outing against West Brom, their [first league victory of the campaign](https://www.premierleague.com/tables), and Moyes’ side will be wary of a renewed confidence in their opposition.

The absence of the club captain from the squad, albeit that [Noble has been short on starts](https://www.premierleague.com/players/3014/Mark-Noble/overview) this season, remains a big loss and leaves Moyes [short on central midfield options](https://www.whufc.com/teams/first-team/squad) outside of Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek.

Meanwhile, Benrahma must be chomping at the bit to get his[first start for the club](https://www.transfermarkt.co.za/said-benrahma/leistungsdaten/spieler/290532). The Algerian has a [wonderful recent record against Fulham](https://www.transfermarkt.co.za/said-benrahma/bilanzdetails/spieler/290532/gegner/931) and will be desperate to show his new club what he can do.