News emerged on Friday that Paqueta is the topic of a Football Association investigation into attainable betting breaches.
No costs have but been filed towards the participant, with each West Ham and the FA refusing to remark publicly, however Manchester City, who had been eager to signal the Brazilian this summer time, have withdrawn their curiosity in a deal.
Despite the saga, Paqueta was named within the beginning XI for the go to of the Blues and scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time because the Hammers clinched all three factors.
“Never any doubt,” Moyes stated, when requested about his resolution. “He’s a solid and tough character. No problems.
"I thought 65,000 people stood to their feet and applauded him for what he’d done. He showed character, never hid away from the ball ever. His performance was very, very good, especially in the second half.”
Moyes was additionally stuffed with reward for summer time signing James Ward-Prowse, who registered assists for the primary two targets in an outstanding debut.
The England worldwide, who arrived from Southampton in a £30million deal earlier this month, has been partially tasked with filling the void left by Declan Rice’s departure and teed up Nayef Aguerd’s opener with a trademark nook earlier than setting Michail Antonio away to place the Hammers 2-1 up.
“I think his character is very similar to Declan Rice, he’s a really good boy,” Moyes stated. “Everybody knows, Southampton supporters especially know, about his delivery, his assists, what he’s capable of. I thought he did a great job today, gave us a great start in the game.”
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