David Moyes makes Kalvin Phillips admission as West Ham boss sends message to Arsenal

West Ham manager David Moyes has reassured fans that England midfielder Kalvin Phillips will be given plenty of time to become a key player for the team. Phillips, who joined West Ham on loan from Manchester City, had a rocky start but Moyes is not worried.

Moyes said: "We brought him in to be a key player for us. I believe he will be," He also added: "He is going to take a little bit of time just to get himself back up and running, but that's fine. I have got no problem with that."

The West Ham manager further explained: "We have got good midfield players, he is in addition to them. I need him to supplement what I have got help out through injuries and suspension." Moyes ended by saying: "Hopefully his form would mean that he is always a starter. We are happy to give them a bit of time and let him break his way in."

Former Irons captain Declan Rice is set to return to his old club on Sunday, this time playing for Arsenal. David Moyes, West Ham's manager, doesn't think the 25-year-old should receive a negative reception, considering he led West Ham to Europa Conference League success last season before joining Arsenal in a £105million deal.

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"He is such a talented player and someone who we admire so much. He will be welcomed back with open arms here," said Moyes at a press conference. "Declan came to see us the last time he was here when we had them in the Carabao Cup (during November)."

Moyes also praised Rice's character and professionalism. "He is thought the world of by everybody behind the scenes here and the same way by all the West Ham supporters, for what he did for the club over