Burnley 0-2 West Ham Player Ratings: Hammers Emerge Victorious in The Face-Off Between the Relegation Dwellers

A clinical first-half performance from West Ham United saw them cruise to a 2-0 victory over a wasteful Burnley at Turf Moor. The Hammers were simply ruthless, striking twice before the half-hour mark to put the game beyond the hosts. This was a classic away performance, built on defensive solidity and quick counter-attacks.

The scoring opened in the 13th minute. A brilliant through ball from Mateus Fernandes sliced open the Burnley defence, and Crysencio Summerville made no mistake, finishing coolly to give the visitors the lead.

It was a goal that stunned the home crowd. Things went from bad to worse for Burnley when Taty Castellanos doubled the lead with a cute header in the 26th minute from a cross from Malick Diouf, effectively ending the contest.

Burnley, to their credit, didn't give up and threw everything they had at the West Ham United goal, particularly in the second half. They registered a staggering number of shots but found Mads Hermansen in inspired form.

The West Ham United keeper made several crucial saves to preserve his clean sheet and secure a vital three points in the Premier League, which could prove vital in the long run.

Here are the Burnley vs West Ham Player Ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring for the Hammers following a clean counterattack in the 13th minute.
• Valentin Castellanos doubled the lead for the visitors with a cute header off Malick Diouf’s cross.
• Burnley had the most shots on target with 17, but failed to make the most out of their chances.

West Ham Player Ratings vs Burnley

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Goalkeeper

Mads Hermansen - 8.0: An outstanding performance from the keeper. He made five saves, including a few brilliant stops in the second half to deny Burnley any chance of a comeback. What stood out to us was his command of the area, claiming high balls with confidence. A well-deserved clean sheet.

Defenders

Axel Disasi - 7.0: A really solid and composed display. His 96% pass accuracy shows how comfortable he was on the ball, never looking rushed. He was positionally sound and didn't put a foot wrong. A quiet but very effective evening's work.

El Hadji Malick Diouf - 7.5: Provided the assist for the second goal before picking up a yellow card. He was a threat going forward and handled his defensive duties well. His pace was a great asset on the counter. We were a bit worried when he went down injured, but he carried on like a trooper.

Konstantinos Mavropanos - 6.5: A mixed bag from the Greek defender. He made six clearances, which was vital, but an error did lead to a shot. He seemed a little shaky at times and was dribbled past twice. Overall did enough, but not his most convincing performance.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 7.0: Defensively as solid as ever. Two tackles won from two attempts and three interceptions highlight his reading of the game. He was a little loose in possession at times, but his primary job was to defend, and he did that very well.

Midfielders

Crysencio Summerville - 8.0: Opened the scoring with a composed finish and was a livewire throughout. His direct running caused problems for the Burnley defence. He took his goal well and always looked to make something happen. A really bright spark.

Mateus Fernandes - 8.5: Our man of the match. Absolutely ran the show from midfield. He provided the sublime assist for the first goal and was all over the pitch, making 9 ball recoveries. His vision and passing range were a joy to watch. A complete midfield performance.

Jarrod Bowen - 6.5: A surprisingly quiet game for the captain. He worked hard but struggled to get involved in the final third. Losing possession 16 times is not something you expect from him. A frustrating day at the office for Bowen.

Tomáš Souček - 7.0: Kept things ticking over nicely in the middle of the park. He was tidy, efficient, and provided a solid base for the more creative players to work from. Didn't do anything spectacular, but his contribution was important.

Forwards

Filipe Nzanza - 6.0: Really struggled to make an impact on the game. He only had 16 touches before being substituted in the 57th minute. The game seemed to pass him by, and it was no surprise to see him taken off.

Taty Castellanos - 7.5: Led the line well and got his reward with a poacher's header for the second goal. He was a physical presence and occupied the Burnley centre-backs, creating space for others. A good, effective striker's performance.

Substitutes

Freddie Potts - 6.0: Came on for Nzanza and helped see the game out. Didn't have much to do but kept it simple.

Pablo - 6.0: Replaced the goalscorer Castellanos and put in a decent shift for the final 10 minutes.

Ollie Scarles - 6.0: Came on late and helped shore up the defence to ensure the clean sheet.

Manager

N. Simões Espírito Santo - 8.0: His game plan worked to perfection. West Ham absorbed pressure and were devastating on the break. The early goals killed the game, and his management in the second half was spot on to secure the win.

Burnley Player Ratings vs West Ham United

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Goalkeeper

Martin Dúbravka - 6.0: Couldn't do much about either goal. He only made one save all game, which tells you how clinical West Ham were. A tough day for the keeper, who was left exposed by his defence.

Defenders

Kyle Walker - 6.0: As captain, he tried to rally his troops but to no avail. He was solid enough defensively, winning all his duels, but offered very little going forward. A standard performance in a losing effort.

Maxime Estève - 6.0: Part of a defence that was breached twice in the first half. He was decent on the ball but struggled to contain West Ham's quick attacks. Made five clearances but looked vulnerable at times.

Bashir Humphreys - 6.5: A mixed performance. He was surprisingly creative, setting up three chances, but he also got a yellow card and looked suspect defensively. It felt like he was trying to do too much at once.

Lucas Pires - 7.0: One of Burnley's better players on the day. He created an incredible five chances and was a constant outlet on the left. His final ball was sometimes lacking, but his effort and creativity were commendable.

Midfielders

Lesley Ugochukwu - 6.5: Worked hard in the midfield battle but was often overrun. He had some decent moments on the ball but couldn't impose himself on the game as he would have liked. A tireless but ultimately fruitless display.

Marcus Edwards - 6.0: A very frustrating performance to watch. He had four shots but missed a big chance and was dispossessed three times. He got into good positions but his decision-making and execution let him down.

Jaidon Anthony - 6.5: Looked bright and dangerous, especially in the first half. He linked up play well but his influence waned as the game went on. Lost possession far too many times.

Florentino - 5.0: A disastrous 45 minutes. He looked completely off the pace, gave away fouls, picked up a yellow card, and was rightly hooked at halftime. From our perspective, he was the worst player on the pitch.

Hannibal - 7.0: Another player who can hold his head high. He was busy, energetic, and always tried to drive his team forward. He created two chances and looked like one of the few who could make something happen for Burnley.

Forwards

Zian Flemming - 6.5: Had a game-high six shots but couldn't find the back of the net. He was a constant threat and got into good areas, but his finishing was off. On another day, he might have had a hat-trick.

Substitutes

Josh Laurent - 6.5: Came on at half-time and added more stability to the midfield than Florentino.

Jacob Bruun Larsen - 6.0: Added some fresh legs but couldn't change the course of the match.

Loum Tchaouna - 6.0: Had little time to make a real impact.

Lyle Foster - 6.0: Brought on to offer a different threat, but the game was already gone.

Armando Broja - N/A: Came on too late to rate.

Manager

S. Parker - 5.5: His team was defensively naive in the first half and paid the price. While they created numerous chances, the lack of a clinical edge was glaring. The initial setup was wrong, and despite second-half pressure, they never truly looked like scoring.

Man of the Match

Mateus Fernandes of West Ham was the man of the match in this Burnley vs West Ham EPL game.

Worst Performer

Burnley's Florentino was the worst performer in this game.