Mark Schwarzer drools over West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski
West Ham suffered a 2-0 defeat against London rivals in the Premier League clash on Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium.
Mark Schwarzer, while commentating on BBC Radio 5, has showered praise on the Hammers goalkeeper, Lukasz Fabianski, who was brilliant during the game.
Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith-Rowe scored in the second half to earn all three points for the Gunners
Fabianski saved a penalty in the second half to deny Alexandre Lacazette. Schwarzer was pretty impressed with the effort from the Hammers goalkeeper.
He said to BBC Sport: “Really good save from Fabianski. Waited until the last moment, full stretch to his left-hand side, two hands and a really good save.”
Brilliant
The West Ham keeper guessed it right and pushed the Lacazette’s spot-kick away, after Vlamidir Coufal fouled the French striker in the box.
Fabianski also pulled off some excellent saves in the first half.
Craig Dawson, who was magnificent during the game, prevented Martin Odegaard from firing the target with a sliding block. The ball fell to Kieran Tierney who rattled the crossbar, with Fabianski tipping on to the bar.
It has been a very disappointing performance from the Hammers, with the players appearing to be tiring. The effect of juggling between the league and Europe is probably having a toll on the body.
The Hammers have only picked up one win in their last six games in all competitions.
Most importantly, they are struggling away from home. They lost against Wolves, Man City, drew against Burnley and lost against the Gunners in their last four games away from the London stadium.
This is something David Moyes needs to address in the coming games.
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