West Ham picked up three valuable points on Saturday by overcoming a rejuvenated Newcastle United side at St. James’ Park, returning to East London with a 3-0 victory.
The Hammers have struggled to find consistency this season but the result against Rafael Benitez’s side presents the opportunity to build a run of form heading into the busy festive period, where six further tests in the Premier League await in December – starting on Tuesday against Cardiff City.
Manuel Pellegrini will need his entire squad to be at their best over the course of the fixtures that lie ahead, where winnable clashes against Crystal Palace, Fulham, Southampton, Watford and Burnley await.
One player who has already proven his worth on a number of occasions this season is teenage sensation Declan Rice, who has established himself as one of the first names on Pellegrini’s teamsheet.
After another impressive performance against the Magpies, fans flocked to social media to heap praise on the 19-year-old and we have gathered some of their assessments below.
https://twitter.com/IanEenyford/status/1069132209490137088
https://twitter.com/JCHammer13/status/1068919151648014337
All I want for Christmas is a 5 year Declan Rice contract and a Snodgrass home kit. #WHUFC #COYI #SantaAreYouOnTwitter
— Andrew (@aptitudinalism) December 1, 2018
Diop and Balbuena were beasts. Cress and Zab were beasts. Rice, Nobes and Snoddy were beasts. Chicha and Anderson were BEASTS. As were Fab and Arnie. #WHU #NEWWHU #PremierLeague #WestHam @WestHamUtd
— blargh (@Alibones2) December 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/JamieFC_/status/1069513262495121408
https://twitter.com/Tom_W1610/status/1069294116444545026
https://twitter.com/JoshyLondon/status/1069285316442419201