Newcastle United 0-2 West Ham United
Fabianski:7 Got himself out of trouble with a crazy piece of footwork. Not too much to do despite Newcastle’s numerous efforts which tended to ne high, wide and handsome. Made a couple of decent punches clear.
Wan Bissaka:9 Blocked Willock from shooting into an empty goal. Scored the second goal of the game and his first for West Ham with a neat finish to the far post. Highly impressive performance in all departments.
Todibo:7 Silly error almost led to Gordon scoring from close range. Removed from action on 55 mins.
Kilman:8 Impressively dribbled his way out of trouble at one point. At times his reading of the game was exquisite.
Emerson:7 Excellent corner which created the first goal of the game for Soucek.
Soucek:8 Scored West Ham’s opener on ten minutes with a powerful header, our first goal from a comer this season. His hesitancy almost led to an Isak goal, fully committed as always.
Newcastle 0-2 West Ham: Soucek scored The Hammers’s opener
Soler:7 Linked well with Paqueta as West Han looked far more energetic and technical in midfield. Some excellent first time passes.
Paqueta:8 Impressive early commitment to pressing which has not been evident too often this season. Played a crucial role in the Irons second by winning the ball in midfield. Played more of a number 8 role and looked very comfortable.
Bowen:8 His early mazy run helped build the early Hammers momentum which led to the opener. Set up Wan Bissaka with a neat square pass inside the area. Bowen was sharp and in good form throughout. I’m not sure how many times Bowen nutmegged the Toon players but it was significant.
Summerville:6 Looked lively during a couple of first half runs.
Antonio:7 Up for the scrap and heavily involved.
Substitutes
Mavropanos:7 On for Todibo and immediately involved with a robust interception. Could have conceded a penalty as he piggy-backed Calum Wilson. Took the ball off Isak’s toe in a timely intervention.
Coufal:7 74th min sub for Emerson and fully committed as always.
Ings:6 Ings replaced Antonio as part of a double sub.
Rodriguez: 83rd min sub for Soler
Irving: 83rd min replacement for Summerville. Kept the ball ticking over.
