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David Moyes has been speaking to the media before West Ham United host Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, 12:30 BST.

Here are the key lines from the Hammers boss:

• Jarrod Bowen is back in training so there is "a good chance he will be available", but will continue to be monitored ahead of the match. There are "a couple of issues" at centre-back with Nayef Aguerd unavailable and Konstantinos Mavropanos needing to be monitored.

• Moyes wants the Hammers to bounce back after "letting an awful lot of the supporters down" in the 5-2 defeat to Crystal Palace: "We want a reaction from the players. We want them to show what it means to play for West Ham, a bit of pride, and hopefully we can show that."

• In his long managerial tenure, Moyes has come to the conclusion that there is not a "magic formula" to getting back on track with results because "players can be different", but he believes "a good dose of hard work, commitment, determination is probably a good place to start".

• On keeping their bid for European football alive against the Reds: "We're eighth in the Premier League at the moment with four games to go. It’s an incredible position we have been in, for nearly all the season. From our point of view, we are in there, we are still in with a shout and we will keep trying to make Europe."

• Moyes highlighted that both teams have played "a lot of games" this season, "probably 12 or 13 games more than anyone who wasn't in Europe", but he recognises that Liverpool "have gotten used to it over, many, many years".

• On whether the decision on his managerial contract is still in his hands, Moyes said: "The most important thing is things would need to be right between me and the club. If we get that right, we will see what happens, but it will be at the end of the season."

• He added: "You can continue to ask me the questions and I'm happy to take them, but it's not as if I have changed track in any way. We have always said the decision will be made at the end of the season. That is something me and the board were happy to do."

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for David Moyes before Saturday's meeting at the London Stadium.

"He has done a ridiculously good job," said the Reds boss. "He is one of the best colleagues too.

"We have spoken a lot over the years and a lot before games. I respect him and he is doing an incredible job.

"I like the team and they are really talented."

Klopp mentioned the Hammers' "great" transfer business over the years that has seen them sign the likes of Lucas Paqueta, Michael Antonio and James Ward-Prowse sign up.

He added: "I have said it many times but Jarrod Bowen is one of my favourite players and I like the way he has developed since joining from Hull City."

The versatile midfielder has scored one goal and registered two assists in eight appearances against Liverpool.

We asked former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown his thoughts on current players hosting podcasts after West Ham's Michail Antonio accused Manchester United legend Roy Keane of having a "dinosaur mentality" for his views on the subject.

Pundit Keane told the Stick To Football, external podcast he believes the platform can be a "distraction" for players, "particularly if you’re on the back of a defeat".

Antonio co-hosts the Footballer's Football Podcast with Fulham captain Tom Cairney who replaced Newcastle striker Callum Wilson earlier in the role.

They are among sever high-profile current players to have ventured into podcasts, including Leeds striker Patrick Bamford who co-hosts My Mate's A Footballer with comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Brown's thoughts on this debate:

Players being on podcasts? It’s the world we live in. I understand the point regarding why the players are talking and what they’re talking about. We’re encouraged to be open-minded; we’re encouraged to come out and speak about things. Problems, positive things.

But I still think if edited correctly those talking points could actually be controlled. That is the key for me. If it is going to be done, it has just got to be watched over. There is fun and enjoyment, but it is not to be taken the wrong way, not to affect any performances or clubs coming your way or even your own club.

Unfortunately, it is not just Michail Antonio on a podcast, there are so many. Big players are into podcasts now and it’s not going away.

The point is not that it is a distraction. What brings it on you is when you’re quoted wrong or you have been discussing the wrong topic.

It is fine if you can do it and not have any of those problems – for instance if you are playing against another team and you said last weekend their striker has not been very good or the centre-back’s performances are not at a high level.

My point is the control and the management of the stories on the podcasts. It is fine to be done but they have to be managed correctly because any little thing can be spun when talking on an opponent or being critical of other players.

If you say, ‘well he’s just not scoring’ someone will come back and say, ‘you’re talking about him but you’re not putting the ball in the back of the net’.

The other point here is the reaction on social media, so you’ve just got to be spot on with it when you have your topics.

It is not going away - we want to hear them. Podcasts are here to stay.

Michael Brown was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward

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West Ham striker Michail Antonio has explained the reason for his uptick in form.

The 34 year-old has scored in consecutive games against Bayer Leverkusen and Crystal Palace after only scoring four in his first 26 games this season.

"In my career, I have always had little breaks due to hamstring problems, but since lockdown, we’ve not had much time off," Antonio told the Footballer's Football Podcast..

"I’ve been fit and playing back to back since lockdown. Because of this, football got a bit repetitive for me - I lost my enthusiasm. We usually get six weeks off in the summer but since lockdown its been two to three weeks and you're back in. I wasn’t enjoying the football. I became numb to it.

"I got injured and after being out for three-and-a-half months. It got me to miss it again. Getting back from an injury and missing the football has made me enjoy it again and the performance side has come back out of me as well."

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Here is a selection of the key facts and figures before West Ham United host Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday (12:00 BST kick-off).

• West Ham have lost 12 of their past 14 Premier League games against Liverpool, with both exceptions in this run coming at home (1-1 in February 2019, 3-2 in November 2021).

• The Reds have already beaten the Hammers 3-1 in the league and 5-1 in the Carabao Cup so far this season. This is the 11th campaign in which the two sides have faced each other three or more times, but Liverpool have never managed to beat them three times.

• West Ham have won just one of their past eight league home games (D5 L2), beating Brentford 4-2 in February. They lost against Fulham last time out but have not been beaten in consecutive home league games since a run of three in November/December 2022.

• Mohamed Salah has scored 11 goals for Liverpool against West Ham, only netting more against Manchester United (14) in his Reds career.

• Jarrod Bowen has scored in both meetings with Liverpool so far this season – the only Hammers player to score in three different games against the Reds in a campaign is Geoff Hurst in 1964-65.

Manchester United could look to sign 22-year-old Spanish left-back Miguel Gutierrez from Girona, but they face competition from West Ham United and Arsenal. (GiveMeSport), external

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The subject of David Moyes' future is going to dominate talk around West Ham from now until the end of the season.

The Scot's contract is up in the summer and the Hammers have pledged not to make a decision on it until after the final game at Manchester City, even though there would be obvious benefit in having clarity before then.

Despite the names being linked with the job, the decision around Moyes is not concrete and a positive end to the season may yet earn him a new deal.

And that is what the major focus should be.

West Ham still have some big games to play; Liverpool, Chelsea and City. Victories against those opponents are rare and something worth celebrating.

Luton are also due at the London Stadium, so there is also the chance to pick up points.

If a return to Europe is very much in the unlikely category, a top-eight finish for only the seventh time in the Premier League era would be another reason for satisfaction.

There is far more still to play for than just more chances to talk about whether Moyes should stay or go.

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On the latest episode of My Mate's A Footballer, Leeds striker Patrick Bamford has been talking about his former team-mate Kalvin Phillips' travails since moving on loan to West Ham in January:

"Kalvin has been training with [Manchester] City and, no matter what, training with top players will up your level. But there is a big difference from training every day, and playing a few minutes here and there, to playing match after match. Unfortunately he’s gone to West Ham and he doesn’t have the match sharpness.

"Because he has gone mid-season, it's like he is playing catch-up. To go to any team during the January transfer window is tough but it is easier if you are playing beforehand. It's unfortunate he's been thrown in at the deep end.

"Social media is horrible - it’s unfair on him. He hasn't just gone from being England player of the year to all of a sudden not being good enough to play for any team in the Premier League.

"Next season, if he gets a good pre-season and a run of games, whatever team he is with, you’ll see the best of Kalvin again."

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Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has questioned where the "line" is when it comes to complaints from West Ham fans about manager David Moyes.

The 60-year-old guided the Hammers to Europa Conference League glory last season and has also steered them to the final stages of the Europa League on two occasions.

However, with his contract up in June, and West Ham reeling from a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace last time out, his future remains uncertain.

"I have a couple of friends that are big, big West Ham supporters and sometimes I ask the question, 'Why do you guys attack David Moyes so much when he's getting the right results?'," Fabregas asked on the Planet Premier League podcast.

"Last year they won a European cup, they were fighting for Europe up until not long ago and having good results. They said 'we love him for the results, but we don't like him because of the style', and he says 'we are unwatchable'. These are the words sometimes that they use, which I cannot really say anything because I'm not someone to judge this as I don't watch them week in, week out.

"But I think this is the only thing they complain [about]. I said, 'Yeah, but what do you prefer? To play good football and not get the results? Or to play football that suits him and get the results?', because at the end of the day, where is the line?"

The Hammers boss is yet to agree a new deal with the club and there has been talk of Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim as a candidate to replace him.

"Someone else will come and will start playing very good football but they will not win games and then they will be complaining at the other thing," added Fabregas.

"He [Moyes] has been successful… I respect [him] a lot for what he's done in football and for the man that I know he is."

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West Ham United have been in talks with former Spain and Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui "for months", as the contract of current boss David Moyes expires in June. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

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"Be careful what you wish for."

That's the line repeatedly aimed towards West Ham fans who have been calling for a change in manager this summer.

There is no doubt David Moyes has overseen one of the most successful eras in the club's modern history over the past four years. Three consecutive years in Europe - a club record. Two top-seven finishes in the Premier League. Silverware for the first time since 1980. It has been a wonderful time since he returned in 2020.

His win percentage of 45.81% makes him the most successful manager in the club's history, eclipsing the 43.6% achieved by Billy Bonds in the early 1990s.

When he does leave, he should go down as a West Ham hero, and some may argue he deserves legend status for the way in which he has positively impacted our club.

But that does not mean he is the best we will ever have. That does not mean we should now stand still.

Yet that is essentially what fans are being told by neutrals and pundits alike. Neutral fans appear bemused at the calls for Moyes' departure.

A common question is: "Do West Ham fans really believe they deserve better?"

The likes of Alan Shearer and Stuart Pearce have both resorted to "be careful what you wish for" statements in recent weeks, suggesting West Ham fans have no right to be looking for more than what they are currently getting. It is bizarre.

As things stand, West Ham have just been thrashed 5-2 by Crystal Palace, have the worst defensive record outside the Premier League's bottom three and are on course to blow European qualification, despite sitting sixth at the turn of the year.

We have only won four games in 2024 and have failed to beat Bristol City, Sheffield United, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Burnley, Fulham and Palace. Yet, we are being told we should be happy about that.

My question to the likes of Shearer is: if there is no better than Moyes, would you want him at your club next season?

I think we all know the answer to that.

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West Ham will hold talks with Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim, 39, as they decide whether to extend David Moyes' contract this summer. It is not clear where the Hammers would rank in Amorim's options. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

Former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is a serious contender to replace Moyes at London Stadium. (Telegraph), external

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Monday, 22 April marks Earth Day - a day in the international calendar that provides the opportunity to reflect, make change and understand more about sustainability and the impacts of climate change.

Sport and football are not immune to these issues and there has been increasing awareness of their relationship to the environment over the past few years.

Football has a global footprint and, as it continues to grow, it has been subject to questions and criticism over some of the decisions that could hinder efforts in reducing its impact, including expanding Uefa cup competitions and the men's Fifa World Cup.

The effects of adverse weather related to climate change has been increasingly felt, with a study last year showing extreme weather has affected 40% of football players and spectators.

But, football and its fanbase also have an opportunity to be part of the solution, with clubs like Forest Green Rovers showing how the sport's environmental footprint can be reduced.

We have taken a look into some of the key things West Ham are doing to become more sustainable:

• The club work with landlords at London Stadium on initiatives to help them reduce their carbon footprint.

• The stadium operates a zero-waste-to-landfill policy and 99% of food waste is processed through a machine that turns it into water used for other purposes in the stadium.

• Only paper straws are available at London Stadium, compostable cutlery has replaced plastic cutlery and wooden stirrers are provided instead of plastic.

• The stadium's electricity is supplied from 100% renewable sources, with a new workforce entrance building set to include 150sq m of solar panels.

• The club and foundation have used initiatives like Green Football Weekend and Planet Premier League to engage with local school children on the environment and sustainability.

One important area all Premier League clubs can address to reduce their carbon footprint is their travel, as shown in BBC Sport research.

Why is this important?

Football For Future is a non-profit organisation working with stakeholders across football to create a more environmentally sustainable culture and founder Elliot Arthur-Worsop told BBC Sport: "Climate change will be the defining challenge of our generation, and the future of football will be affected too.

"We're already seeing the impacts, with more than 120,000 English grassroots games being called off annually, and major tournaments such as the World Cup and Afcon being moved because of extreme weather.

"Beyond the pitch, the climate crisis threatens livelihoods and global food and water security.

"With its unparalleled social influence, football has an opportunity to inspire global climate action, from micro-behaviours to essential policy change."

What would you like to see your club do more (or less) of to be greener?

We asked for your views on Crystal Palace's 5-2 win over West Ham on Sunday.

Here are some of your answers:

Crystal Palace fans

Mark: Absolutely amazing. Two great wins in a row have given me a lot more confidence for next season. We should have won 5-0. If Olise and Eze had been fit all season we would easily be top 10.

Paul: If that’s a peek into the future under Glasner, then wow!

Peter: Different story when Olise and Eze start. Mateta showing that he's a decent player despite the naysayers. The new manager has realised that. Ward and Ayew are bench at best.

Tresbon: This Palace starting XI posed better teams problems and this feeble, tired West Ham outfit simply melted under the onslaught. Marc Guehi slides back in but where do Lerma and eventually Doucoure go? Not room for both alongside an astonishing Wharton - he has so much time on the ball. Problem for Palace is the second string - Championship players.

West Ham United fans

Alan: Time is running out for David Moyes .This defeat is one of a succession of poor performances. We are too negative, our bench is non-existent and our youngsters are never given a chance. It's time for change.

Mario: I don't think I can put it in to words. Yes we had Europe on Thursday but come on. Not good enough, squad too small, some players need to question their commitment and the manager - enough said. Lots of good things last three years, lots of very bad things. Time for a change.

Bruce: Just how much longer is this farce with Moyes going on? We are now getting thrashed against average teams. Board must wake up to the fact he is out of his depth. Act before this once great club becomes picture of ridicule.

Mark: Another capitulation after an outstanding European game in midweek. One week we can challenge the best, the following week we would find it hard to beat a Championship side. Same old West Ham.

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The Telegraph's Luke Edwards believes there is a danger of West Ham's season "drifting" to its conclusion after the Hammers followed their Europa League exit to Bayer Leverkusen in midweek with a heavy 5-2 defeat at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

"It's just unravelling a little bit this season," he told the Football Daily podcast.

"They've had a wonderful run in Europe but that ended with defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League - narrow as it was and they put up a really good account of themselves.

"When they are lose they seem to lose badly and I think there is a danger now of their season just drifting.

"I think they're beginning to lose a little bit of pace in the race for European places in the league - Manchester United and Newcastle both look in a stronger position - and now there will be these questions over David Moyes.

"His contract is up at the end of the season and there is a sizeable chunk of West Ham supporters who want a change. I think that's harsh but football is a cruel game.

"When people look back on the Moyes era - if it does come to an end this summer - he has brought them some truly remarkable times.

"It's probably the most successful period they've had in the Premier League era but it just looks and feels a little bit like they've reached the end of their shelf life."

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