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Kante key: How Nuno’s ‘very smart’ changes masterminded West Ham win

You wait 34 minutes for a shot, and then suddenly you’ve got yourselves a goal. Divine Mukasa’s strike put West Ham United ahead at Swansea…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:00 PM
Kante key: How Nuno’s ‘very smart’ changes masterminded West Ham win
Key Things to Know
  • Pundit Ali Maxwell praised Nuno Espirito Santo's tactical changes and use of Kante following West Ham's 1-0 win.
  • Divine Mukasa scored the decisive goal in the 34th minute after West Ham dispossessed Swansea midfielder Marko Stamenic.
  • West Ham recorded a season-low 31 percent possession while limiting Swansea City to zero shots on target.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United secured a 1-0 victory away at Swansea City thanks to a 34th-minute goal from Divine Mukasa. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo adjusted his tactics for the clash, deploying Kante as an advanced midfielder to add running power and counter-attack Swansea's high press. The strategic shift moved West Ham into second place in the Championship, just one point behind leaders Swansea.

Pundit Ali Maxwell praised Nuno's game plan on the Not the Top 20 podcast, highlighting West Ham's willingness to concede possession, recording a season-low 31 percent. Swansea dominated the ball with nearly 70 percent possession but failed to register a shot on target against goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

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