Nuno Espirito Santo emphasized the importance of focusing on the task at hand, rather than getting distracted by the team's position in the table. Following their 4-0 win over Wolves, which lifted them out of the relegation zone, Nuno urged his players to maintain their concentration and take things one game at a time.
The team's transformation has been significant, with five wins in 11 Premier League games propelling them above the dotted line. A series of transfers in the winter window, including the arrivals of Axel Disasi, Taty Castellanos, and Adama Traore, has helped rebalance the squad. Nuno attributed the team's improvement to a shift in style, with the players now working together more cohesively. The team's ability to create big chances and score goals has increased, while they have also become more solid defensively, keeping four clean sheets in their last eight Premier League games.
Nuno highlighted the importance of teamwork, stating that everyone in the club, from players to staff to fans, must work together to achieve their objectives. The team's togetherness was evident in their recent FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Leeds, where they fought back from 2-0 down to take the game to extra-time. Captain Jarrod Bowen set an example with his tireless work rate and leadership, and Nuno praised his influence on the team.
As West Ham prepare to face Crystal Palace on Monday night, Nuno acknowledged the pressure of their situation but expressed confidence in his players' ability to rise to the challenge and seize the opportunity they have created for themselves.