West Ham managed to eke out an important 1-0 win against top 4 rivals Wolves. David Moyes’ side prevented the Wolves from getting the double over them this season. Let us take a look at the West Ham player ratings and how they performed.
A goal by Tomas Soucek just before half-time sealed the deal for West Ham as Wolves couldn’t find a response. The gigantic Czech nudged the ball in the net after Mikhail Antonio found him from the byline. That remained the only goal of the match as West Ham marched on in their top 4 pursuits. The Hammers are currently in 5th and just 2 points off Manchester United.
WEST HAM PLAYER RATINGS
GOALKEEPER
Lukasz Fabianski – 6: Didn’t have much to do, to be honest as the back-four in front of him were very solid. Wolves managed one shot on target all game.
DEFENDERS
Craig Dawson – 7: Looks settled at the back playing alongside Zouma and was solid today. Didn’t put a foot wrong and kept the Wolves forwards quiet.
Kurt Zouma – 9: A powerful performance at the heart of the defence from the Frenchman and he barely gave Wolves a sniff. Made a great tackle to deny Fabio Silva in the first half and was flawless after the break too.
Aaron Cresswell – 8: Went close to scoring with a good free-kick in the first half, which flashed past the post. A steady performance all round from the left-back, who looked dangerous going forward.
MIDFIELDERS
Ben Johnson – 7: Had some joy bombing on and overlapping past Bowen. Put in some dangerous crosses and was defensively solid too.
Tomas Soucek – 7: The midfielder scored 10 Premier League goals last season, but his numbers have dipped this year. He will hope his winner today is the start of a late flurry.
Declan Rice – 8: Impressed once again with a strong performance in the middle of the park. Almost scored in the first half, but his long-range effort smashed against the woodwork.
Pablo Fornals – 8: Played his part in the goal with a lovely flick and had a good game. Created a great chance for Bowen in the second half, but he couldn’t convert.
FORWARDS
Jarrod Bowen – 6: Typically tireless and caused Wolves problems with his runs in behind. I will have been frustrated he didn’t finish a good chance presented to him in the second half.
Manuel Lanzini – 6: Given the nod over Said Benrahma and had a few nice touches, mainly in the first half. The No10 spot still feels up for grabs, though.
Michail Antonio – 7: He has been struggling for form lately, but looked more like his usual self today. Ran the channels non-stop and his hard work was rewarded with an assist.
WEST HAM SUBSTITUTES PLAYER RATINGS
Nikola Vlasic – N/A: Didn’t have enough minutes to make an impact.
Issa Diop – N/A: Didn’t have enough minutes to make an impact.
Subs not used: Areola, Alese, Kral, Perkins, Noble, Okoflex, Benrahma.
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