West Ham United co-owner David Gold has set a challenge for Arthur Masuaku ahead of tonight’s game against Fulham.
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West Ham take on an improving Fulham side at the London Stadium.
But the Hammers will go into the game full of confidence given the way they have negotiated one of the toughest fixture schedules ever handed to a team at the start of a Premier League season.
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West Ham need to beat Fulham to build on their impressive start.
Too often West Ham teams get up for the games against top sides only to lose to so-called ‘lesser’ clubs.
Key to West Ham’s success so far this campaign has been David Moyes’s switch to a wingback formation.
That has helped breathe new life into the West Ham careers of Aaron Cresswell and Arthur Masuaku.
The latter has been able to use his pace and skill to better effect without being as exposed defensively as when he plays left-back.
Gold lays down challenge for Masuaku ahead of Fulham
Masuaku will be hoping he is celebrating victory on his birthday after turning 27 today.
And ahead of the Fulham game West Ham co-owner David Gold has challenged him to toast it by scoring the winning goal.
“Happy Birthday to Arthur Masuaku who turns 27 today,” Gold said on Twitter.
“Scoring the winning goal would be a great way to celebrate your birthday have a great day Arthur. DG.”
According to the likes of West Ham insiders Claret & Hugh in the summer, Masuaku was for sale to any interested bidders.
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How things have changed, though.
While he still has the odd lapse which can prove costly to the team, Masuaku’s performances this season are starting to get lofty recognition.
Respected journalist Henry Winter was the latest to be impressed with Masuaku.
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