West Ham 1-1 Manchester City Player Ratings: Pep Guardiola's Side Held to Draw after Tense Battle | Premier League

West Ham United and Manchester City played out a 1-1 draw in an entertaining Premier League match at London Stadium. As Pep Guardiola's side returned with one point, let's take a look at West Ham vs Man City player ratings from the EPL fixture.

Manchester City started the game strongly and controlled possession for long periods. The visitors moved the ball well and created several attacking opportunities. Their pressure eventually paid off when Bernardo Silva scored with a well-taken finish to give City the lead.

West Ham responded quickly and brought the game level soon after. The equaliser came from a powerful header following a corner, which lifted the home crowd and shifted the momentum of the match.

In the second half, Manchester City continued to push forward in search of a winning goal. The visitors won numerous corners and created several chances around the West Ham penalty area. Despite their attacking pressure, they were unable to find a decisive finish.

West Ham defended with determination throughout the final stages of the match. The home side stayed organised at the back and successfully resisted City’s repeated attacks.

Key Takeaways

1. Bernardo Silva scored to give Manchester City the lead against West Ham United in the Premier League clash.
2. West Ham equalised with a powerful header from a corner at London Stadium.
3. Second Half – Manchester City created several chances and won many corners, but could not find a winning goal.

West Ham Player Ratings vs Manchester City

Check out West Ham player ratings from the match against Man City:

Goalkeeper

Mads Hermansen - 8.0: An absolutely vital performance from the keeper. He made five saves, with a few of them being top-drawer stops in the second half. What stood out to us was his composure under immense pressure. He kept his team in the game when City were laying siege to his goal. His distribution wasn't perfect, but his primary job, shot-stopping, was executed brilliantly.

Defenders

Axel Disasi - 6.0: A relatively quiet and steady game. He didn't make any glaring errors which is a positive against a team like City. However, he also didn't impose himself on the match. From our perspective, he was just a solid, if unspectacular, part of the defensive unit.

Konstantinos Mavropanos - 9.0: Simply sensational and our man of the match. He scored the crucial equalizer with a thumping header, showing great desire. Defensively, he was a giant, making a staggering 10 clearances and 4 blocked shots. He put his body on the line time and time again. What a colossal performance, easily the highest-rated player on the pitch.

Jean-Clair Todibo - 7.5: A very strong and composed partner for Mavropanos. His 92% pass accuracy shows how comfortable he was on the ball, even under pressure. He made 3 key interceptions and was positionally excellent throughout. A really impressive defensive display from him.

Midfielders

El Hadji Malick Diouf - 6.5: A performance full of energy and running. He worked his socks off and won a fair few duels. The downside was losing possession 19 times, which is far too many at this level. He showed fight and determination, but needs to be tidier on the ball.

Mateus Fernandes - 5.5: It was a difficult afternoon for the midfielder. He was often bypassed by City's slick passing and committed 5 fouls, eventually getting a yellow card. We noticed he struggled to keep up with the pace of the game. A learning experience for him.

Tomáš Souček - 7.5: This was a classic Souček performance. He was a disruptive force in midfield, winning 10 duels and making an incredible 7 tackles. His aerial ability caused problems at both ends. He did all the unglamorous work that allowed his defenders to shine.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 5.0: A really tough day at the office for him. He lost possession 20 times and was on the losing end of 8 duels. His error leading to a shot put his team under unnecessary pressure. From our perspective, he looked off the pace and was targeted by City.

Forwards

Taty Castellanos - 6.0: He ran the channels and pressed tirelessly but was ultimately starved of service. It's a thankless task leading the line against a team that dominates the ball so much. He was caught offside twice and couldn't register a single shot. A frustrating evening for the striker.

Pablo - 6.0: Much like his striking partner, he was isolated for large parts of the match. He showed a few neat touches but struggled to make a real impact on the game. He was subbed off just after the hour mark having given his all with little reward.

Jarrod Bowen - 7.0: A game of one moment, but what a moment it was. His delivery for the equalizing goal was absolute perfection. While his overall pass accuracy of 39% was surprisingly poor, his single moment of quality was enough to earn his team a crucial point. That's what top players do.

Manager

N. Simões Espírito Santo - 7.5: He got his tactics spot on. He knew his team would have to suffer without the ball and set them up to be compact and resilient. The plan to strike from a set-piece worked to perfection. This was a classic Nuno performance, grinding out a fantastic result against a top-tier opponent.

Man City Player Ratings vs West Ham United

Let's take a look at Man City player ratings from the game:

Goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma - 6.0: He was a virtual spectator for the entire match. He had no chance with the powerful header for the goal. His passing was perfect, but he didn't have a single save to make. It’s hard to rate a keeper who had so little to do.

Defenders

Marc Guéhi - 7.5: He was extremely composed at the back, with a 95% pass completion rate. Defensively solid, winning 8 duels, and he even created two chances going forward. He'll be disappointed not to have scored with a couple of late headers, though. A very classy performance.

Rayan Aït-Nouri - 7.0: Offered a constant threat down the left flank while he was on the pitch. He was great in one-on-one situations, winning 11 duels. A very dynamic and attacking display from the full-back before his substitution.

Matheus Nunes - 7.0: Deployed in a defensive role, he was tidy and efficient. He was comfortable stepping into midfield, boasting 95% pass accuracy and even had a shot on target saved. A versatile and reliable showing from him.

Abdukodir Khusanov - 7.0: Another defender who was excellent in possession. He made a huge number of passes and was strong in his defensive duties with 6 clearances. We were impressed by how calm he looked throughout the contest.

Midfielders

Rodri - 7.5: The conductor of the orchestra, as always. He had an incredible 150 touches, dictating the entire flow of the game. He created three chances and was a commanding presence. Losing possession 22 times is unlike him, but he was still a class above.

Bernardo Silva - 8.0: City's brightest spark in attack. He took his goal with intelligence and composure. His movement and creativity were a constant problem for the West Ham defence, creating three key chances. It was a surprise to see him substituted, as he looked the most likely to unlock the defence again.

Nico O'Reilly - 6.5: A busy and involved performance. He got into some dangerous areas and wasn't afraid to shoot, registering four attempts. However, he just couldn't provide the finishing touch. A decent outing but lacked that clinical edge.

Antoine Semenyo - 6.0: We were personally a bit disappointed with his contribution. He was very safe and tidy on the ball with 93% accuracy but offered very little penetration. A quiet game before he was substituted in the second half.

Forwards

Omar Marmoush - 7.0: Provided the assist for the opening goal and was a livewire throughout his time on the pitch. He drew four fouls and was a real handful for the defenders. The early yellow card was silly, but his energy was infectious for City's attack.

Erling Haaland - 6.5: A frustrating evening for the Norwegian superstar. He was well-marshalled by Mavropanos and Todibo. He managed four shots but never really had a clear-cut opportunity. It's rare to see him so effectively contained.

Manager

P. Lijnders - 6.5: His team played their game, dominating the ball and creating plenty of openings. However, they were ultimately let down by a lack of clinical finishing and an inability to break down a low block. He will be deeply frustrated that his side's dominance only yielded a single point.

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's player of the match was Konstantinos Mavropanos.

Worst Performer

Aaron Wan-Bissaka could not showcase his A-game.