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West Ham 0-3 Southampton - PLAYER RATINGS
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Southampton inflicted yet another defeat on West Ham at the London Stadium as Slaven Bilic’s men showed no signs of emerging from their slump.
Charlie Austin gave Claude Puel’s side the lead with a lovely guided effort just before the interval and then turned provider for Dusan Tadic, who danced away from the onrushing Adrian to slot coolly into the net.
James Ward-Prowse added a third in stoppage time to heap further misery on the troubled Hammers.
Sportsmail’s ADAM CRAFTON was at the London Stadium to run the rule over the players’ performances.
Might have done better for the first two Southampton goals but at least redeemed himself to an extent with an excellent stop to deny Tadic at the beginning of the second half.
Left exposed as Ryan Bertrand escaped down the left for the first goal but made one crucial block in the second half as Southampton threatened to add a third.
Improved the West Ham defence after absence last week at West Brom but still major problems back there.
Strong and effective when the game’s played in front of him; less responsive to smart and fast movement and caught out for the second goal.
Struggled to cope with forward bursts from Southampton’s full back Cedric on his first Premier League appearance since 2009.
Crucially lost possession inside his own half to begin the comedy of errors that brought about Southampton’s second goal.
Cautioned for a late challenge but missing his usual authority in the midfield on his 250th appearance for the club.
Unable to continue a run of five goals from his last four starts in the Premier League on a frustrating afternoon. Lost his man for the third Saints goal.
Substituted at half-time as Bilic looked to alter the course of the game. Slightly peculiar as he did more than most to contribute to West Ham’s attempt at a fightback at West Brom last week.
Usual bright touches but not influencing games in the same manner as last season as West Ham toil.
Substituted at half-time last week and offered little once more. Should have been booked for diving in the second half. Was instead cautioned for moaning about not receiving a penalty after that very same incident.
Injected a bit more pace and energy into West Ham but little by way of end product.
Late throw of the dice as Bilic sought to change the flow of the game but had no real chances.
Little to do in terms of saves and commanding from set-pieces.
Rapid and intelligent runs in behind caused West Ham problems down his right flank.
Straightforward afternoon for the Saints skipper, who is among the most assured defenders in the league these days.
Powerful and dominant in the air and bright on the ball. His foray into midfield helped disrupt West Ham’s balance in the build-up to the first goal. Vital clearance off the line in the second half.
Speedy burst in behind for the first goal but fortunate not to concede a penalty for handball in the second half.
Read the game superbly in front of Southampton’s back-four and composed in possession. Making the holding position his own this season.
Could have done better when an opportunity presented itself in the first half but another positive display from the former Bayern Munich midfielder.
Unassuming but effective in the midfield. Has picked up from where he left off at the end of last season and provided a super assist for the third goal.
Lovely shimmy and finish for the goal. Could have had two if it were not for smart Adrian reflexes.
Continues to make positive strides in a central role but few sights of goal on this occasion.
Five goals in 10 days and a lovely assist for Tadic’s crucial second. Might be edging his way into the England reckoning.
Helped Southampton maintain threat on the break late on and had a simple finish for the late goal.
Irishman still to score this season and may have to play second fiddle to the in-form Austin.
The official should have awarded West Ham a penalty in the second half but otherwise little of note.
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