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Post Match: Derby County

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West Ham beat Derby County 3-0 at London Stadium, with goals from Joël Piroe, Edvin Austbø and Mohamadou Kanté. Nuno Espírito Santo said the new-look side’s combinations and collective understanding are improving, while stressing that there is more work to do.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham beat Derby 3-0 for back-to-back wins and their first clean sheet of the season.
  • Joël Piroe scored early before substitutes Edvin Austbø and Mohamadou Kanté added late goals.
  • Nuno Espírito Santo says the rebuilt squad is starting to combine better, but still needs to improve.
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Nuno sees progress in new-look West Ham

Nuno Espírito Santo says West Ham’s new-look side are beginning to function as a unit after the 3-0 win over Derby County, though he was clear the job is not finished.

He praised the team’s combinations and decision-making on the ball, while the first clean sheet of the season was the more useful proof of progress. Five starters and four of the five substitutes used were summer arrivals.

Joël Piroe scored early before substitutes Edvin Austbø and Mohamadou Kanté added late goals, their first for the club. Back-to-back wins and seven goals in two matches are a start. Nuno’s own verdict was that further improvement is still needed.

Sources

  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Explains that Nuno Espírito Santo sees signs of improvement in West Ham United’s new-look squad after the 3-0 Championship win over Derby County, highlighting improved combinations, a first clean sheet and first club goals for Edvin Austbø and Mohamadou Kanté.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Nuno deserves credit for West Ham’s more attacking 3-0 win over Derby County, while cautioning that he must maintain the change in approach.
  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Reports on West Ham United's 3-0 Championship win over Derby County, highlighting Arne Engels' performance, first goals for Edvin Austbø and Mohammed Kanté, the team's first clean sheet of the season and Nuno Espírito Santo's assessment of the squad's progress.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Joel Veltman’s post-match comments point to a more aggressive approach in the closing stages after West Ham’s 3-0 win over Derby.
  • Guardian Series (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham United's 3-0 win over Derby County, including goals from Joël Piroe, Edvin Austbø and Mohamadou Kanté, and Nuno Espírito Santo's reaction.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports on West Ham’s 3-0 victory over Derby County, back-to-back Championship wins and fan reaction to signs of improving form and team cohesion.
  • The Irish News (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Nuno Espirito Santo praised Edvin Austbo and Mahamadou Kante after both substitutes scored in West Ham's 3-0 home win over Derby.