West Ham United 'stall David Moyes contract talks after Arsenal drubbing'

The Hammers were swept aside by their London rivals in comprehensive fashion, trailing 4-0 at half time which resulted in several home supporters leaving the London Stadium in their droves at half time.

Bukayo Saka then netted his second and Arsenal's fifth shortly after the interval, two minutes before former West Ham man Declan Rice completed the rout with a stunning strike from outside the penalty area.

Moyes understands why the West Ham supporters decided to leave the stadium early following a «weak» performance and a «terrible day» at the office, but he was keen to highlight the high moments the club have experienced under his tutelage.

«At the end of December, we won 2-0 at Arsenal so you must not forget that you're looking at Arsenal today and a few weeks ago it was us,» Moyes said as quoted by The Guardian. «To be a football supporter, especially at this club… I came back twice to get them out of relegation… there's always going to be bad times.

»Let's be fair, over the last three years it's been the best time West Ham have ever had. Sixth and seventh in the league, semi-final of the Europa League, a final of a European cup competition and I still think this club has grown.

«Undoubtedly, we've had a terrible day today and I understand them [the fans] leaving but sometimes at football clubs you are going to have bad days. Today we had a bad day and I certainly won't forget the good ones.

»The disappointing thing for me is I don't think since I've come back to the club… I don't think my team has defended in that way. Ever.

«We were weak, we didn't do