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The Canaries dropped to 17th in November after a 3-1 home defeat by Blackburn at the end of a run of seven defeats in nine games, and only one win.
But a fine second half to the season saw them win eight straight home games to earn a play-off spot.
They drew 0-0 with Leeds at Carrow Road in the first leg on Sunday but a dire performance saw the
David Moyes got the send-off he deserved at London Stadium on Saturday.
A lovely warm day, a clear blue sky, a thrilling victory and a final goal from a home-grown youngster. It could not have gone much better.
As he made his way around the pitch, trailing his players on their annual end of season lap of appreciation, Moyes waved at fans, having signed autographs beforehand.
The warm and genuine
Moyes, 61, is in his second spell in charge of West Ham having returned to the club in December 2019.
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said West Ham’s owners could have shown Moyes “more respect” and that they had “messed” the former Manchester United and Everton boss around.
“Look, there’s a lot of things in football that can be done a lot better,” added Moyes, who won the Europa
In April, Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim apologised for holding talks with West Ham, saying it was a “mistake” – and Sutton believes ongoing speculation about Moyes’ future has resulted in a downturn in results.
The Hammers have won just one of their past nine Premier League games.
“I think subconsciously players switch off,” said Sutton. “I don’t think it has been helpful the fact David Moyes has been messed
Yet that overlooks a significant point.
Hammers fans pay to watch their team. While there is widespread appreciation for what Moyes has achieved, a growing number are fed up at the way he has gone about it.
In an era of high press, risk-taking, front-foot football, they view Moyes as a largely defensive coach.
This is unfair. There are times – the 5-0 win against Freiburg and second-leg salvage
Manager David Moyes will leave West Ham at the end of the Premier League season, the club have confirmed.
It comes after BBC Sport’s Guillem Balague reported earlier on Monday that former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui had agreed a deal to replace Moyes.
Moyes, 61, had come under increasing pressure after a poor run of results, including Sunday’s 5-0 defeat by Chelsea.
“I have enjoyed four and a half
Eyebrows were raised when Raya joined on a season-long loan from Brentford in August with the option to make the move permanent.
The Gunners already had a settled keeper in Aaron Ramsdale who had played all 38 of Arsenal’s matches the previous season, keeping 14 clean sheets.
A day after the signing a poll of BBC Sport readers resulted in 63% saying Ramsdale should keep his place over Raya.
Raya
West Ham have held talks with Julen Lopetegui and could make a decision on manager David Moyes’ future before the end of the season.
Moyes has repeatedly fended off questions about whether he will remain at the club, saying talks will not take place until after their final game at Manchester City on 19 May.
While that is still the plan, BBC Sport understands there is a small possibility of
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised David Raya for his reaction after the goalkeeper’s error in their north London derby win over Tottenham.
The Gunners were leading 3-0 when Raya tried a dinked pass into midfield but found Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, who placed the ball past the Spaniard.
Son Heung-min then scored a penalty but Arsenal held on to remain top of the Premier League, albeit by just one point after
Norwich manager David Wagner is thrilled the Canaries are flying towards the Championship play-offs under the radar.
City could seal a top-six place against Swansea at Carrow Road on Saturday, and a trip to lowly Birmingham follows on the final day.
With most sides having two games to play, City could yet face any of the top four in a potential play-off semi-final, while Hull or even Coventry could provide