Julen Lopetegui hails 'special' West Ham after late drama against 'one of the best teams in the world' | OneFootball

Hammers boss delighted to give fans something to shout about after difficult start

Julen Lopetegui hailed the mentality of his West Ham players after they beat Manchester United at the London Stadium.

West Ham moved up to 13th in the table with the victory, having also beaten the Red Devils at home last season, when David Moyes was in the dugout. The win eased pressure on Lopetegui, whose side had only won two of their first eight league games of the season before hosting United on Sunday.

“In the second half, I think we were better than them. I would like to highlight the commitment, the energy, and the mentality. And the support from our fans has been key to overcome bad moments. After they drew the match, we didn’t go down. It’s important for us to have this mentality.

“In the end we were able to overcome a very big team, one of the best teams in the world in Manchester United.”

Lopetegui insisting his side must not stand still, adding: “We are happy, but we are looking forward. To live under pressure as a coach is our life. I felt a special energy in the stadium. I am happy to give the fans the victory. And for the players too, because they deserved it and worked very hard.”