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West Ham's slow starts spark promotion concern
Original: 'Rusty and imprecise' West Ham aren't starting games the way a promotion-chasing team should https://www.nytimes.com/ath
West Ham are being criticised for starting matches slowly, with their performances described as 'rusty and imprecise'. The club, chasing promotion back to the Premier League, are not opening games with the intensity expected of a promotion-chasing side. The concern comes as manager Nuno Espirito Santo tries to build momentum, with their clash against QPR used as an example of the sluggish beginnings holding the team back.
Why now: Fans and pundits are debating whether West Ham's weak openings threaten their promotion push this season.
West Ham UnitedNuno Espirito SantoQPRPremier LeagueEFL Championship
Evidence
- 'Rusty and imprecise' West Ham aren't starting games the way a promotion-chasing team should https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7675512/2026/10/10/west-ham-qpr-nuno-promotion-starts/ # Sports # Football # Analysis · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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