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.