Finally we've found someone worse than us! Playing a side about to be relegated was fortunate for the Hammers, but you still have to beat what's in front of you so credit to Moyes' men for attacking from the off. Had to listen to this on Radio London rather than pay £25 for a BT pass, but it was soon evident WHU were in control.
It was the perfect start when Bowen's corner was nodded on by Diop and volleyed in by Antonio after 11 minutes. Bowen shot just wide and Soucek had a great volley from Noble's cross well-saved by Krul and for a time it looked as if the Hammers would fail to get the crucial second. But obligingly right on half-time Noble took a free kick and Antonio got between two defenders to head home. Some terrible defending from Norwich's centre backs — a case of Klose but no cigar. It was soon three in the second half as Noble played through Antonio. His shot was parried by Krul but Michail headed home the rebound.
On 74 minutes Noble found Fredericks and the full-back's cross was flicked home by Antonio for the fourth. An incredible achievement for Antonio, and our first four-goal salvo in the top division since David Cross bagged four at Spurs in 1981. He missed some great chances against Arsenal and Burnley but now has six goals since the Restart.
Moyes made a good call in recalling the experience of Mark Noble. There was much sniping about this on social media, but Noble ended the game with two assists and played a part in the move for the fourth goal. It was so relaxing Moyes even had time to give run-outs to Haller, Wilshere, Yarmolenko, Masuaku and Balbuena.
Thirty-four points is almost enough and our goal difference is now worth an extra point. The advantage of this result is that Aston Villa and Bournemouth will have played two more games by the time we face Watford next Friday and we'll know exactly what we have to do to stay up. A massively welcome away win. Irons!
