West Ham boss David Moyes has defended management after a lack of January transfer activity.

Moyes was asked if West Ham could've had a stronger second-half of the season if they'd bought more midseason.

He said, “We all know we would have liked to add if the right things were available," he said. “ But I would hate to think [it] was a discussion because we didn't have enough players.

“I don't think we are a club that is going to carry loads and loads of really top players, so we can change one of our really good players for another at absolutely the same level.

“If I am being honest, if I had my way I would have smaller squads anyway. I would rather have a smaller squad. I always have done. You can get more problems with a bigger squad.

“Having a smaller squad isn't bad but when you are playing, I think it will be 57 games this season, and maybe 60 last. We have had to take a big hit.

“This year alone, we have played maybe 12 more than the likes of Fulham or Wolves. It is nearly a quarter of the season in extra games."