Avoiding an embarrassing defeat to Derby was crucial for David. Moyes under control But survival in the Premier League remains his top priority.

David Moyes can’t wait to meet his former club Manchester. United were in the FA Cup fifth round after goals from Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio gave West Ham a 2-0 win in a Third Division derby on Monday. Bowen put West Ham ahead early in the first half. And Antonio doubled the lead shortly after halftime in the fourth round. Moyes’ team will head to Old. Trafford in late February As they continue their bid to reach the FA finals The Cup for the first time since 2006 will be Moyes’ latest return to United. which sacked the Scot in 2014, just 10 months after he Alex Ferguson succeeds

“I’m really looking forward to this game. It was a good game for us,” said Moyes.

“Maybe at the moment that’s the game we want. Because we have players who want to play on the big stage.

“There’s nothing bigger than Old Trafford, so I say to the players, ‘come on, let’s go and challenge them’.”

Avoiding an embarrassing defeat to Derby was essential for Moyes coming under fire. But survival in the Premier League remains his top priority.

The Hammers are ranked 16th in the Premier League. Just one point above the relegation zone

“This was a tough game because Derby were 16 games unbeaten and in the end we put in a professional performance for them,” said Moyes.

Moyes made six changes following West Ham’s crucial 2-0 victory over Premier League rivals Everton in their last match nine days ago.

Even if you have to gamble But West Ham proved too strong for a Derby side that were on the rise after a turbulent period.

Twelve months ago, Derby was in chaos. The club were close to going out of business after they were relegated and relegated to the Third Division for the first time since 1986.

Finally saved in July 2022 when lifelong Derby fan David Clowes bought the club from Mel Morris, the Rams were revived this season.

Paul Warne’s side sit fourth in League One and are eliminated from the FA. The Cup should not detract from promotion challenges.

Antonio shines –
Bowen is one of West Ham’s stars to be involved despite a difficult season, which Moyes admits was caused by the winger’s disappointment at failing to make it to England’s World Cup squad.

The 26-year-old is finally showing signs of returning to his best after netting against Everton. And he returned to score again in the 10th minute.

Antonio’s long pass blocks Derby’s defense and Tomas Susek heads the ball over Bowen. Which scored a great home goal from close range

Moyes insists Antonio will not be sold before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. After he hinted he could be ready to leave the London Stadium amid reports of interest from Everton.

With newcomers Gianluca Scamacca and Danny Ings injured. Antonio is the only senior striker to suit West Ham.

And it was Antonio who killed Derby in the 50th minute with a point-blank header. After Bowen’s cross veered his way from Craig. Derby’s Forsyth

West Ham’s victory came just hours after the Round of 16 draw.

Wrexham will host Tottenham if non-league teams can beat Sheffield. United got in the fourth round replay.

Wrexham Level 5, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Just seconds away from beating Sheffield United on Sunday before the Championship side draw 3-3.

While Reynolds watched at the racecourse, John Egan scored United’s equalizer. And the two teams will meet again at Bramall Lane for the right to face Tottenham.

Manchester City won 1-0 over Premier League leaders Arsenal on Friday. Travel to second tier Bristol City for the first meeting between the two teams since the League Cup semi-finals in 2018.

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Brighton head to second-tier Stoke after beating holders Liverpool with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.