West Ham player ratings: Declan Rice the shining light as Ryan Fredericks forced off injured

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Jack Rosser @JackRosser_19 February 2020

West Ham remain in the relegation zone after their delayed Manchester City game ended in a 2-0 loss at the Etihad Stadium.

Jack Rosser was at the Etihad Stadium to run the rule over David Moyes’ side.

Should have done a lot better with Manchester City’s second goal, beaten far too easily at the near post.

Got forward when he could and defended well, his pace was a big loss when forced off through injury.

Defended admirably against the Premier League’s highest scoring side.

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Could have been more alive for the opener, but again did well in the circumstances.

Two outstanding blocks from Jesus early on in the first half, did well on the left hand side of a back three.

Despite his pace offered very little going forward when West Ham were desperately lacking width.

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Did well when City were on the ball but struggled to cause problems when in a more advanced role in possession.

Worked tirelessly to win the ball back in midfield and get West Ham on the front foot, just wasn’t quite matched by those ahead of him.

Defended well but could have been more adventurous on the ball, as was the case for most of the West Ham side.

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Lacked the pace to have a real impact in the position he was played, not the Scotsmans best day.

Lead the line energetically but was often left to his own devices with the Hammers sitting so deep.

Substitutes

  • Pablo Zabaleta, 6: West Ham dropped off from the moment he was introduced, will be a big ask for him to fill in for Fredericks.

  • Jarrod Bowen: n/a

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