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David Moyes has defended himself after a West Ham whistleblower’s set piece claims but uses very strange example indeed.

David Moyes has a big target on his back right now as West Ham try to navigate their way out the Premier League’s relegation zone.

Moyes has come under fire from fed up West Ham fans for some time against the backdrop of just six wins in 26 games this season – and only 15 of their last 53 going back to last term too.

This week a list of shocking claims emerged from an alleged first team whistleblower at West Ham stating the players and staff have had enough of Moyes.

It came after reports of unrest within the West Ham dressing room were also made recently by Guardian journalist Jacob Steinberg.

One of the most baffling allegations is that Moyes has taken Kevin Nolan and Paul Nevin off set pieces and claimed control of them himself this season. Not only that but that the manager did not like that the team were getting a reputation of being a set piece side.

West Ham were the most dangerous team from set pieces over the last two seasons combined with 30 goals.

This term the Hammers have only scored four set-piece goals – the joint-second fewest in the top flight.

It begs the question why did the manager change things.

Thankfully Sky Sports asked Moyes just that in an interview ahead of the return to action this weekend.

And Moyes has defended himself after the West Ham whistleblower’s set piece claims but used a very strange example indeed.

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