David Moyes' facet, who had drawn their preceding suits, climbed above Arsenal way to Soucek's 59th-minute goal on his 27th birthday at the London Stadium. Just seven points separate Manchester United from 8th-placed Wolves, who are nevertheless in the hunt for a place in subsequent season's Champions League regardless of their defeat.
Moyes stated earlier than the game that he would really like greater dreams from Michail Antonio and Soucek. Striker Antonio has not discovered the internet seeing that New Year's Day even as Soucek, who struck 10 dreams from midfield closing season, have been caught on just 3 this time period.
The combined for the simplest goal of the fit simply earlier than the hour mark, with Czech international Soucek within the proper location at the proper time to prod Antonio's pass beyond Jose Sa.
West Ham now have forty five points, the identical range as Arsenal, who've 3 video games in hand. The Hammers have now not finished inside the pinnacle four of the English top flight for the reason that 1985/86 season, after they have been 1/3 underneath supervisor John Lyall.
