---
title: "West Ham: Fans rage at Said Benrahma’s omission against Manchester City"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/irons-fans-fume-said-benrahma-omission-man-city/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Seychell"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-10-24T12:36:04Z"
modified: "2020-10-24T12:36:04Z"
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# West Ham: Fans rage at Said Benrahma’s omission against Manchester City

**West Ham United are taking on Manchester City in the first Premier League game of the day.**

Having taken a [1-0](https://www.sofascore.com/west-ham-united-manchester-city/rM) lead into half-time against Pep Guardiola’s side, you would expect the Hammers fan base to be pleased. However, some have found a reason to complain, namely a decision from David Moyes.

The manager has not named new signing Said Benrahma in the [matchday squad](https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1319949254236860416?s=20), much to the disappointment of many fans who were very [excited](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-fans-react-as-said-benrahma-is-already-impressing-in-training/) to see him play.

The winger had a terrific campaign last season for Brentford as he scored 17 goals and also supplied nine assists ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/137021/History/Sa%C3%AFd-Benrahma)). He often proved a menace for opposition defences, as highlighted by his remarkable match averages of 3.8 shots, 2.1 key passes and three dribbles.

He has earned a lot of praise in the Championship, including from his former manager Thomas Frank, who called him [‘magnificent’.](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/brentford/news/thomas-frank-heaps-praise-on-magnificent-said-benrahma_388448.html)

Journalist [Sam Inkersole](https://twitter.com/Sam_InkersoleTM/status/1319953905653063682?s=20) confirmed it was not due to injury but more down to fitness. However, Benrahma’s omission did not go down well with these Irons fans, one of whom branded Moyes “stubborn”.

### Here is how West Ham fans are reacting to this Benrahma news:

> He’s only played a couple of times this season for Brentford and not since early October. Disappointing that he hasn’t made the bench but not a surprise really
>
> — neil (@neil\_dick) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/neil_dick/status/1319960700006137857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nothing to do with the fact Moyes didn’t want to sign him? 🤔
>
> — Simon B #GSBOUT (@donsimon78) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/donsimon78/status/1319955032809287681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Why is moyes so stubborn were is Benrahma???? And diop over balbuena tiday for me need realise we conceded 3 poor goals last week wake up moyes
>
> — Chris Redfern (@redfern438) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/redfern438/status/1319951638925365248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> No Benrhama. Wanna cry.
>
> — West Ham Transfers (@westhamtransfer) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/westhamtransfer/status/1319949331210829828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Good to see Moyes sticking with the same team. They deserve to have him keep the faith. Shame Benrahma couldn’t make the bench though. [#whufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/whufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#WHUMCI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUMCI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/ek0ugb7uzb](https://t.co/ek0ugb7uzb)
>
> — (((Lefty Iron))) (@LeftyIron) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/LeftyIron/status/1319950164778455040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Gutted that Benrahma didn’t make the team today, but it’s fair if he isn’t fit for today. He hasn’t played in the league since October 4th in all fairness.
>
> — From The Anvil (@AnvilFrom) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/AnvilFrom/status/1319955246873931776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***In other news, West Ham believe they can keep one of their star players at the club by doing one thing. Have a read [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/irons-fans-react-declan-rice-new-contract-offer-reports/)!***