Callum Wilson fantastic as fans to rage at 3/10 star – West Ham player ratings vs Burnley
Nuno Espirito Santo will surely be delighted with Callum Wilson as West Ham beat Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.
London Stadium hosted Scott Parker’s team on 8 November, with the Hammers certainly favourites going into it after beating Newcastle United.
David Sullivan must’ve surely witnessed the fan protests against Burnley, as the Irons’ faithful made no secret of their feelings towards the current ownership.
Zian Flemming gave the visitors the lead in the 35th minute, but the former Newcastle star ensured the Irons went into the break level as he scored just before half-time.
Callum Wilson gives West Ham lifeline vs Burnley
Wilson has had a tough start to his spell at the London Stadium, struggling for minutes since Nuno Espirito Santo’s arrival.
It seemed like the centre-forward’s pay-as-you-play contract might have played a role in his lack of game time at the London Stadium.
However, the England international has put in some encouraging performances of late and certainly justified his inclusion in the starting lineup against Burnley with a goal before being substituted in the 70th minute.
While Nicklas Fullkrug could potentially return to action in the coming weeks, the Portuguese manager should continue with Wilson after his fantastic display as the Irons hope to avoid relegation.
Special mention must be given to Tomas Soucek, who scored the second for the East London club and whose strike in the 87th minute subsequently led to Kyle Walker-Peters scoring the third in the 3-2 win.
Lucas Paqueta frustrated at London Stadium
Lucas Paqueta will be suspended against Bournemouth after picking up another booking against Burnley, making it five yellow cards in the Premier League this season.
The Brazil international cut a frustrating figure at the London Stadium as he failed to influence the game, committing unnecessary fouls before eventually going into the referee’s book in the 25th minute.
While the 28-year-old certainly possesses immense qualities, he can often lose his head easily when struggling, as was seen against the Clarets.
Paqueta’s performance would’ve certainly left many fans in E20 raging as he loses discipline and focus easily despite an abundance of talent, although it was his cross in the 77th minute that led to Soucek’s goal.
West Ham player ratings vs Burnley
Alphonse Areola – 4
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 5
Max Kilman – 6
Jean-Clair Todibo – 7
El Hadji Malick Diouf – 4
Freddie Potts – 5
Matheus Fernandes – 7
Lucas Paqueta – 3
Jarrod Bowen – 7
Crysencio Summerville – 8
Callum Wilson – 9
Substitutes:
Tomas Soucek – 8
Soungoutou Magassa – 5
Igor Julio – 5
Kyle Walker-Peters – 7
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