Paquetá’s sixth successful spot-kick out of six for the Club came after a long VAR review and a check at the screen by referee Chris Kavanagh, who ultimately decided Tyler Adams had handled Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross inside the Bournemouth penalty area, and after Cherries players appeared to attempt to scuff the penalty spot itself with their studs.
Through it all, the South American was unmoved and stepped up to send Kepa Arrizabalaga the wrong way from 12 yards.
“I tried to concentrate on my shot and when I had the ball I looked at the goalkeeper and I tried to score, and today I scored so I am happy,” he smiled, before talking about his exuberant celebrations, and his ambition to reclaim his regular starting place in Lopetegui’s team.
“I am like this. I love to play here with West Ham, I love the strengths [of the team] and I try to move and to improve, and with the coach we have the same way and work together.
“For me it’s very important to play. I like to play every day, every week, then I’m happy and I try to improve and now I’ll focus on the next game.”