Paqueta also expressed his satisfaction with scoring the goal, noting that he sometimes tries to pass in similar situations, but his teammates, including Jarrod Bowen, have encouraged him to shoot. He said, "I had a go, and I was happy to help the team."

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen emphasized the importance of the next match against Burnley. He stated, "We'll enjoy this win, but we know we have to be ready to go again. We have one more game before the international break at home, and it's massively important."

Bowen also emphasized the need for the team to approach the next match with the same level of hunger and desire, allowing their quality to shine through. He said, "We'll be ready, and we'll be looking forward to it."