West Ham began the 2023-24 season with a 1-1 draw away from home against Bournemouth. Jack and Cal discuss Moyes' return to the 4-4-2 mid-block, Soucek's improved performance alongside Paqueta in the middle, game management and how momentum shifts in matches, and substitutions (or lack thereof) to retain counter-attacking threat when protecting a lead.

Timestamps:

Overview: 0:00

Shape and midfield balance: 7:52

Tactics and momentum: 25:36

Substitutions: 31:23

Aguerd vs Solanke: 40:20

New signings: 43:47

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