West Ham vs Aston Villa Player Ratings as The Hammers lost the opening game at home
Aston Villa continued to impress the Premier League fans following a victory in their league’s opening game. The Villans proved that their milestone last season was not a stroke of luck. Visiting London Stadium to face the notorious West Ham United, the guests from Birmingham secure a win with two goals to nil.
West Ham Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Alphonse Areola (6.9/10): Could have done something better in this game.
Defenders
Emerson Palmieri (6.8/10): Lurking down the flank to give a sudden shock to the visitors.
Maximilian Kilman (7.2/10): Showed his level as one of the defenders to rely on.
Konstantinos Mavropanos (7.3/10): Not only defending, the Greek defender also helped West Ham in attacking..
Vladimír Coufal (6.7/10): Defended well despite losing the ball multiple times.
Midfielders
Guido Rodríguez (6.7/10): Slightly a good backup for Soucek and Paqueta.
Tomas Soucek (7.5/10): The Hammers’ main motor in the midfield, steering the ball here and there.
Lucas Paqueta (6.9/10): Saved the host’s face from humiliation with his execution from the spot.
Forwards
Jarrod Bowen (6.8/10): Tough day for Bowen as he didn’t get much space to give a real danger.
Mohammed Kudus (6.8/10): Striking from the left, cornered Aston Villa with his speed and pace.
Michael Antonio (6.7/10): Wandering around the pitch to get his shot blocked.
Substitutions
James Ward-Prowse (6.9/10): Gives West Ham fresh legs approaching the end of the game.
Crysencio Summervile (6.6/10): Since Bowen was out, Summville was responsible for keeping the attacks carrying on.
Niclas Fullkrug (6.7/10): He was expected to add another goal for West Ham.
Jean-Clair Todibo (6.8/10): He came on with the hope of West Ham scoring another goal in the game.
Danny Ings (6.8/10): When your team is behind, putting on a striker was the right thing to do.
Aston Villa Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Emi Martinez (7.4/10): Made several crucial saves under the post.
Defenders
Lucas Digne (6.8/10): Attacking from the flank is his specialty, something that he was doing throughout the match.
Pau Torres (6.910): Did his best to prevent West Ham from scoring with his tackles, interceptions, and clearances.
Ezri Konsa (6.8/10): Worked hard to keep the ball away from his box.
Matty Cash (6.9/10): Give support from the flank for Villa’s attacking plans.
Midfielders
Youri Tielemans (7.2/10): Managed to keep up with the game speed in the midfield.
Amadou Onana (7.2/10) A well-scripted debut for the Senegal-born midfielder, putting Villa ahead with his goal.
Morgan Rogers (7.2/10): Dictate the attacking flow well, putting West Ham in huge trouble.
Forwards
John McGinn (6.7/10): Worked hand-in-hand alongside Bailey and Watkins to threaten the host.
Leon Bailey (6.9/10): Squandered a huge chance in the first half.
Ollie Watkins (6.8/10): One of the most marked players on the pitch due to his record last season.
Substitutions
Jacob Ramsey (6.6/10): Expected to create more chances since replacing John McGinn.
Jhon Duran (6.6/10): Replacing Watkins to give another dimension in Villa’s attacking plan which worked well.
Ian Maatsen (6.8/10): Villa needed fresh legs to deal with the host side.
Jaden Philogene-Bidace (6.7/10) Replacing Bailey who was actively attacking from the flank.
Kosta Nedeljkovic (6.8/10): Replacing the injured Cash, did his job quite well.
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