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Considering it was contested between two of the division’s less appealing sides, Sunderland’s draw with West Ham was entertaining, although not exactly dripping with quality.
Ground was gained on the three sides above; so is the comeback on for Moyes’ men?
Don’t be ridiculous. Of course it isn’t.
Still, it was a pleasant change to see Sunderland come from behind twice, be worthy of at least the point and – let’s face it – actually score. What a knees-up we had on Saturday night.
Moyes’ negativity has been a defining feature this season. One outstanding example was during the unfathomably boring goalless FA Cup draw with Burnley. He introduced John O’Shea in the 84th minute as a third centre-back to ensure that Sunderland remained in the competition – for another 10 days. What the ...
At least against West Ham Moyes appeared to try to win. Too late to save his side, or alter the general opinion of him, has he realised that there’s nothing to lose?
A cynical view of Moyes is that he’s currently more preoccupied with preserving his reputation than acquiring points.
This might be harsh, but if it has any credence then we have to wonder what his true thoughts were on Wahbi Khazri’s man-ofthe-match performance.
Khazri is inconsistent and is awful at times. But the fact that this was his first start in 168 days, in such a dire season, is beyond ludicrous. Moyes was wrong to exclude him for so long and there’s the proof. The “reasons” proffered for the Tunisian’s prolonged absence convinced no one.