Brentford 1-1 West Ham
Areola:6 No chance with Bryan Mbeumo’s half volley after only 23 seconds but almost nothing else to do until 60 mins when he made a comfortable save. Wasn’t too busy.
Wan Bissaka:8 Very important intervention on 7 mins stopped a 1 on 1 situation. Overlapped Bowen on numerous occasions. Switched to left back in the second half and played very well.
Todibo:7 His best display in a West Ham shirt so far. Fast and good awareness with a decent range of passing.
Kilman:7 Excellent clearance on 58 mins and recovered well from the early goal.
Emerson:5 His lack of chemistry with Kudus remains a concern. Gave the ball away far too easily in the first half.
Soucek:8 In the right place at the right time to draw West Ham level on 54 mins. As always, gave 100% and made a couple of decent passes too.
Rodriguez:5 I wish he would stop shooting from long range. Did okay but his lack of pace can result in him going to ground too much.
Paqueta:5 Off the pace and off target far too frequently. However, the Brazilian did play his part in the Hammers equaliser.
Bowen:7 Looked sharp and up for the game with his direct running. Great first touch and interplay to help create Soucek’s goal.
Kudus:6 Full of strong running and dribbling, had a few shots on goal but was surprisingly substituted at half time.
Antonio:6 looked fit and energetic in the first half and dragged a left foot shot just wide in the 32nd minute. Involved as Soucek made it 1-1 but was exhausted after an hour of hard work.
Substitutes
Soler:6 Halftime replacement for Kudus and showed glimpses of his talent as West Ham turned on the pressure.
Mavropanos:6 Replaced Emerson after the break to play at right back. Don’t be surprised to see him in this position again.
Summerville:5 On for Paqueta and had a shot which forced a corner.
Ings:5 74 min sub for Antonio
Irving: Replaced Bowen on the 92nd min