Rice's first Hammers goal secures victory
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How did West Ham secure their victory over Arsenal?
And West Ham have beaten Arsenal by a goal to nil at the London Stadium.
Declan Rice, who turns 20 on Monday, has got his first goal for the club. He and his captain, Mark Noble, are with Greg Whelan.
Mark Declan, many congratulations. Mark, West Ham's first win against Arsenal at home in 13 years. How much is this one to savour?
Is it really? I didn't know it was that long. Hard work. I thought we played brilliantly the first half. Our end product wasn't probably good enough, but we come out and we started on the front foot again. And buzzing for this young man here to score his first goal. We've been on him in training all the time, he keeps missing. Should have scored in the first half from a header, but... His finish was fantastic and you could see the joy on his face.
What does Declan Rice's first goal mean for him and the team?
I'm pretty sure on the cameras how much it meant to him.
Declan, how does it feel to be a West Ham United match winner against Arsenal?
Can't put it into words. Like Nose just said, all the lads are always on to me to shoot and probably I'll pick a pass. But I was in the box and I thought, you know what, why not take it on? It's gone in the top corner and we've beat Arsenal. It's a special moment. Did you think when that header went wide in the first half your chance had gone for another day? Yeah, to be fair, recently I've been getting myself into the box a bit more. I've been getting closer. It's something I need to work on. After I missed the header before half-time, I was guided by that, but I managed to get the only goal of the game.
Mark, how popular was that goal throughout the whole team? Some celebration?
Yeah, I think you could see.
What was the significance of West Ham's win against Arsenal after 13 years?
I don't think it was only from the players, but I think you could hear it from the fans as well. It's been a really special six months for Declan. I think we all know that. Just signed a long-term contract with the club. Scored his first goal in a win against Arsenal, as you made it clear in the first win in 13 years at home. I'll be surprised if he sleeps tonight, to be honest. I'll be surprised.
How impressed have you been with the way he has embraced that role alongside you in midfield?
Do you know what? It was... For me now, I'm used to it because we've played together a lot. It's probably nice for him because I've been there and sort of been in his position. I've done it coming to the team. So he knows that I'm next to him if he needs me. But I think we're all here to see how special a talent he is.
How did the team's performance impact Declan Rice's confidence?
He keeps working hard. He's on the training field every day trying to improve. To any of our young players, especially in players around the country, if they want someone to look up to, Declan's your man.
Declan, how good an example does the guy alongside you set? I can't speak about him highly enough to anyone I speak to. Ever since I came into the first team three years ago, He's looked after me every day in training, helping me out, little pointers and playing alongside him is special. You can see the experience whilst you're playing alongside him and we've got such a special bond.
Happy birthday for Monday, it's your 20th I believe. This isn't a terrible way to celebrate is it?
I don't think I want to be 20 now. I can't wait, I'm going to go home tonight, family, girlfriend and just chill out.
Well, congratulations. You might not be able to sleep later, but you've got the Premier League man of the match on top of your match-winning goal. Congratulations.
What role does Mark Noble play in supporting Declan Rice?
Do the honours, Mark.
Thank you.
Congratulations.
We've covered some big moments, but I don't think I've ever seen anyone as happy to score a goal as Declan Rice has been in that moment. How well deserved is that for him?
Not just today, throughout the whole season. As Nob said, he's on the training pitch first every day. He works a lot on finishing, actually, and he's got a great shot. Sometimes you think, just take it on, take it on. He did today, and I'm so happy for him.
You can see, can't you, just how much it meant to him. And the fact that Mark Noble said, he said, you should have scored in the first half. He's keeping his feet on the ground as well.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
How did West Ham secure their victory over Arsenal?
0:08–1:11
2
What does Declan Rice's first goal mean for him and the team?
1:11–1:53
3
What was the significance of West Ham's win against Arsenal after 13 years?
1:53–2:50
4
How did the team's performance impact Declan Rice's confidence?
2:50–3:40
5
What role does Mark Noble play in supporting Declan Rice?
3:40–4:20
6
How does the manager view Declan Rice's development as a player?
4:20–5:06
7
What are Arsenal's challenges following their defeat to West Ham?
5:06–6:00
8
What does the future hold for West Ham and their ambitions this season?
6:00–36:15
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