Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen were the stars of the show as West Ham beat Sheffield United on Saturday.
Both players were on the scoresheet in a fairly regulatory 2-0 win for the Hammers.
Here’s how David Moyes’ side rated at the London Stadium...
Alphonse Areola 6
One sharp save in the second half but otherwise had his most comfortable afternoon since becoming first-choice.
Vladimir Coufal 7
Revitalised as an attacking threat, laid on Bowen’s opener for a third assist in as many Premier League matches.
Kurt Zouma 6
A comfortable afternoon, though bailed out by Nayef Aguerd’s early block when Cameron Archer wriggled free.
Nayef Aguerd 7
Under pressure after recent errors but made a fine early block to deny Archer with scores still level. Also saw header cleared off line by Luke Thomas.
Emerson 7
In brilliantly to win ball back in build-up to second goal. Decent covering did enough to put Ollie McBurnie off chance.
Edson Alvarez 6
Had nowhere near as much defensive work to do as in recent outings but sheer presence gives other licence. Booked.
Tomas Soucek 8
Continued his recent scoring form, adding a first League goal of the campaign to add to two already in the cups. Thriving on attacking freedom and improved standard of delivery.
"A class apart"
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) September 30, 2023
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James Ward-Prowse 7
Made chance for Bowen with early corner. Every set-piece now feels an event.
Lucas Paqueta 6
A couple of wasteful flicks early in the game that might have been punished by better opposition. One of his quieter showings. Dragged just wide late on.
Jarrod Bowen 8
Is enjoying a wonderful start to the season, making it five goals in seven games. An England recall could well be in the offing.
Michail Antonio 7
Another in good form and laid on Soucek’s goal with powerful build-up play.
Substitutes
Said Benrahma (Alvarez 72’) 6
Tried to catch Wes Foderingham out with curler but save was comfortable.
Mohammed Kudus (Antonio 72’) 6
One brilliant dart through midfield that had crowd on feet in an otherwise sleepy second half. Decent cameo.
Jarrod Bowen (Fornals 90’) N/A
Konstantinos Mavropanos (Paqueta 90’) N/A
Unused: Fabianski, Ogbonna, Kehrer, Cornet, Ings
