West Ham 3-1 Sunderland Player Ratings: The Hammers Demolished the Black Cats in a 3-1 Victory

A night every West Ham United fan would remember. We saw a total carnage on the field, the Hammers dismantled a struggling Sunderland side at the London Stadium. The game was effectively over by halftime as the scoreline was 3-0. The home side showed a clinical edge that they've been missing throughout this season. West Ham controlled the 1st half with 55% possession, while the Visitors had a decent 45% possession, but they lacked the drive forward. Sunderland 0.15 xG compared to 1.20 xG of West Ham, which was clear evidence of it.

The onslaught began when Crysencio Summerville headed home a brilliant cross from the captain, Jarrod Bowen. Soon after, Oliver Scarles was brought down in the box, and Bowen confidently converted the penalty. The Hammers were simply flying, with the Black Cats looking scattered-brained. The third goal, a long-range effort from Mateus Fernandes, was the icing on the cake for a perfect half.

Sunderland pulled one back in the second half through Brian Brobbey, but it was nothing more than a consolation. It was a dominant display from West Ham United in this Premier League match, securing a vital three points. Sportsdunia brings you the West Ham vs Sunderland Player Ratings from this Premier League encounter below.

Key Takeaways

• West Ham put the game to bed before halftime with three clinical goals.
• Mateus Fernandes dominated proceedings and dictated the tempo throughout.
• Sunderland improved after the break, but were already too far behind.

West Ham Player Ratings vs Sunderland

Let's take a deeper look at the West Ham Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Alphonse Areola - 7.0: Had a fairly quiet afternoon which is always a good sign. He made a crucial save early in the match that kept Sunderland at bay. Couldn't have done much about the goal he conceded. He commanded his area well, especially on high claims, but his distribution was a bit shaky at times.

Defenders

Konstantinos Mavropanos - 6.0: A mixed bag from the central defender. He was dominant in the air, winning most of his aerial duels. However, his passing was surprisingly wayward and he committed a couple of needless fouls. Looked a bit clumsy, not his most composed performance for the club.

Jean-Clair Todibo - 7.0: In stark contrast to his partner, he was the picture of composure. His pass accuracy was almost perfect, keeping things simple and effective. Made some important clearances and was never really troubled. A solid, no-nonsense display from the defender.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 7.0: A typically reliable performance from the right-back. He was defensively sound, winning his tackles and duels with ease. He also tried to contribute going forward, linking up play down the flank. You know what you're getting with him, and he delivered.

Oliver Scarles - 7.5: What stood out to us was the youngster's confidence. He was a constant threat on the left and his positive run won the all-important penalty. Defensively, he was very active with four tackles and two interceptions. A really promising performance before he was substituted.

Midfielders

Crysencio Summerville - 8.0: He got the ball rolling with a fantastic header. His movement and dribbling caused all sorts of problems for the Sunderland defence. He was direct, created chances, and was a thorn in their side for the full 90 minutes. A top performance.

Mateus Fernandes - 9.0: Our Man of the Match, without a doubt. He scored an absolute screamer from distance and was unlucky not to have another after hitting the woodwork. He completely ran the show from midfield, dominating with his passing, tackling, and energy. A truly outstanding display and the highest-rated player on the pitch.

Jarrod Bowen - 8.5: A true captain's performance. He set up the first goal with a perfect cross and then showed nerves of steel to slot home the penalty. He was involved in everything good West Ham did, creating chances and leading by example. A goal and an assist is a brilliant return.

Tomáš Souček - 7.5: The midfield engine. He did the dirty work that allowed others to shine, winning duels and breaking up play. As always, he was a massive presence in both boxes and even created a big chance. A typically industrious and effective showing from the Czech international.

Forwards

Taty Castellanos - 6.5: He worked tirelessly up front, chasing down defenders and making himself a nuisance. He had a couple of shots on target but will be disappointed to have missed a big chance. Picked up a needless yellow card but his work rate was commendable, even if the final product was lacking.

Pablo - 5.5: From our perspective, this was a game to forget for the attacker. He really struggled to make any impact, losing a staggering 13 duels. He also missed a golden opportunity in the first half. It was no surprise to see him substituted after 71 minutes.

Substitutes

Callum Wilson, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Freddie Potts: The substitutes came on when the game was already won. They helped see out the result but didn't have enough time to significantly impact the match.

Manager

N. Simões Espírito Santo - 8.0: He got his game plan absolutely perfect. His team started with incredible intensity and killed the game off in the first half. The selection was spot on, and he managed the second half professionally. An excellent day's work for the manager.

Sunderland Player Ratings vs West Ham

Here's a look at the Sunderland Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Robin Roefs - 6.0: It's tough for a keeper when your team is so exposed. He conceded three goals but couldn't really be faulted for any of them. He actually made three saves, including a very good one to deny Castellanos. Without him, the scoreline could have been worse.

Defenders

Dan Ballard - 5.0: A very difficult afternoon for the defender. He was terrorized by West Ham's forwards, lost the majority of his duels, and picked up a silly booking. He looked off the pace and was responsible for giving away a couple of corners under pressure. He'll want to forget this one quickly.

Omar Alderete - 6.5: Probably Sunderland's best defender on the day. He made a high number of clearances and was strong in his duels. He even tried to get his team moving forward, creating two chances. He fought bravely in a losing cause.

Reinildo Mandava - 4.5: A shocking 45 minutes. He looked completely lost, committed several fouls and earned a yellow card for his troubles. He offered nothing defensively and it was a relief for his team when he was substituted at halftime. A truly poor display.

Nordi Mukiele - 5.5: He gets a point for providing a decent assist for the goal. However, his overall performance was dreadful. He lost possession a shocking 27 times, was dribbled past easily, and lost most of his battles. A huge defensive liability.

Midfielders

Romaine Mundle - 5.0: Completely anonymous. We barely noticed he was on the pitch in the first half. With only 16 touches and no meaningful contribution, his halftime substitution was inevitable. A passenger in a game where his team needed fighters.

Noah Sadiki - 6.0: Showed some early promise with a good shot that tested the keeper. He was busy and worked hard to recover the ball, but he was ultimately overwhelmed by West Ham's midfield. Picked up a deserved yellow card for a cynical foul.

Enzo Le Fée - 6.0: Kept the ball well and his passing was tidy, but there was no penetration. In a game where his team was crying out for creativity, he was far too safe. He needed to be braver and take more risks to affect the game.

Trai Hume - 4.0: An absolute disaster of a performance. He single-handedly gifted West Ham a goal by conceding a clumsy penalty. To make matters worse, he missed a big chance at the other end. Being hooked at halftime was a mercy. The worst performer on the pitch by a mile.

Forwards

Brian Brobbey - 7.0: The one bright spot for a dismal Sunderland side. He took his consolation goal really well with a powerful header. He was isolated for large parts of the game but he never stopped fighting and held the ball up as best he could. He deserved his goal.

Eliezer Mayenda - 5.5: He was just ineffective. He offered very little threat, lost his duels, and gave the ball away too often. He seemed to lack the physicality to compete against the West Ham defenders. An easy player to mark out of the game.

Substitutes

Chemsdine Talbi, Dennis Cirkin, Habib Diarra: The halftime changes brought a bit more stability and fight to the team. They helped Sunderland win the second half 1-0, but the damage was already done. It was too little, too late.

Manager

R. Le Bris - 5.0: His initial game plan was completely wrong, and his team paid the price. They were overrun and outclassed in the first 45 minutes. Credit to him for making changes at halftime that improved the performance, but the match was already lost by then. A tough learning experience for him.

Player of the Match

Mateus Fernandes was Sportsdunia's man of the match.

Worst Performer

Trai Hume from Sunderland was the worst performer in the West Ham vs Sunderland clash.