FA Cup: West Ham United vs Leeds United player ratings as the Hammers register a comprehensive 2-0 win at the London Stadium

West Ham United put forth a great all-around display to beat Leeds United in their own backyard to qualify for the next round of the Emirates FA Cup.

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— West Ham United (@WestHam) January 9, 2022

Manuel Lanzini broke the deadlock for the Hammers who scored with a great right-footed finish from the edge of the box. West Ham was dominant throughout the game and won the midfield battles with Rice and Soucek coming on top.

Jarrod Bowen scored an injury-time goal via an assist from Antonio to wrap up a comprehensive West Ham victory.

David Moyes’ West Ham are having a season to remember and this victory is another sign of progression for them.

Here are the player ratings for today’s game.

West Ham United

Alphonse Areola 6.5/10

His ball distribution was neat and displayed strong hands to deny a couple of shots from inside the box to keep his side in the game. The goalkeeper had the ball at his feet more than Greenwood had in the first half. He was certainly tested fewer times than the opposition keeper Meslier.

Fredericks 6/10

The right-back had better involvement in the first half than the second in terms of going forward to contribute to the attack. Further, he was aerially strong to deal with Harrison and James and tracked back when needed to keep the clean sheet.

Craig Dawson 7/10

The experienced center-half started in the heart of Hammers rearguard alongside Diop. Intercepted the low deliveries from Koch at times and was relatively comfortable in dealing with the Leeds forwards. However, in the very end, he had a moment not so comfortable when he misjudged Harrison’s cross.

Issa Diop 6.5/10

PArtnered Dawson well at the back. However, he lost possession at times which caused some instability amongst West Ham fans. Apart from that, he prevailed well in intercepting the ball, making ground blocks. Further he sent some really good long balls to Bowen to create chances.

Ben Johnson 6/10

Was a good force going forward and he made five long balls and sent a few low crosses into the box to Antonio. However, he lost possession near the box a few times however he was quick enough to cover up for it.

Declan Rice 7/10

Controlled the midfield very well and often became the creator at times. He won most of his aerial and ground battles with Batis and co. The English midfielder had a great opportunity to score by himself from the edge of the box when Lanzini and Bowen combined to create the chance.

Thomas Soucek 7/10

Played a key role in West Ham’s stoppage-time winner. He was there to clear the ball and then he passes it to Antonio who set up Bowen for the goal. He has been such an influential figure for the Hammers and continued to cast his impact in today’s fixture.

Jarrod Bowen 7.5/10

One of the most lively wingers on the pitch. He was very influential in creating chances from the wings and scored by himself in the injury time to wrap up the win.

Manuel Lanzini 8/10

Probably the best player on the pitch. The Argentine broke the deadlock for the hosts as he picked the center of the net with a neat right-footed finish. He was a great presence as an attacking midfielder for the London side as his pass accuracy was quite impressive throughout the game.

Nikola Vlasic 6.5/10

Not one of his best of nights in London stadium however he was there to combine well with Bowen and had little passage of play near the box which resulted in a good goal-scoring opportunity.

Michael Antonio 6.5/10

He could not continue his goal-scoring for but assisted Bowen’s injury-time goal by finding him with neat pass towards the left flank.

Substitutes:

Pablo Fornals 6.5/10

Fornals came in for Lanzini and immediately made a good aerial clearance from the lobbed delivery. Further played his part in quick counterattacks in the latter stages.

Andriy Yarmolenko N/A

Masuaku N/A

Leeds United

Meslier 6.5/10

He could have done better in dealing with Bowen’s shot. However, he was immense in some of the clearances and saved his side a couple of times by punching and blocking the ball in key circumstances.

Luke Ayling 7/10

Captained his side and was the comparatively better player in the backline. He wasn’t at fault for both of the goals but he could not offer much in attack.

Diego Llorente 6.5/10

He gave away some needless fouls at times which gave West Ham good set-piece opportunities. However, he tried to clear the ball at times from the corners and won most of his aerial duels against a physical West Ham team.

Hjelde 6/10

He had a tricky first half as he misjudged the low deliveries from Johnson and Rice. He grew into the game well but had some real difficulties while dealing with counterattacks.

Junior Firpo 6.5/10

Made some timely tackles and ground clearance to sustain the attack. He was decent n going forward too as he made three successful long balls.

Lewis Bate 6.5/10

The youngster was given a great opportunity in front of a solid West Ham side. He did well in doing the basics. Bate had a good cameo and minutes under the belt as he tried to gain midfield stability against a relatively strong West Ham side. The youngster had a good shot from the edge of the box saved by the French keeper. However, he was substituted at halftime by Bielsa.

Koch 6/10

He lost the possession nine times in the game and was often getting caught by through passes from Lanzini and Rice. However, he won all of his aerial duels but could not offer much of creativity in midfield.

Jack Harrison 6.5/10

Harrison created a wonderful opportunity in the very end by tricking Dawson in the left flank and sending a great low delivery to James. He was lively throughout the game.

Mateusz Klich 6/10

He could not get past that resolute Hammers’ defense. Lost the majority of his duels with Diop and Dawson but had one really good low shot from the edge which was saved.

Daniel James 6/10

Dan James had a relatively ineffective outing at London stadium. He had a great chance to score in the end but he could not map the opportunity.

Sam Greenwood 5.5/10

Had fewer touches than Areola in the first half. He could not get into the game and was later subbed off.

Substitutes:

Stuart Dallas 6.5/10

Came in for Bate in the halftime. He steadied a ship well in terms of defending and gained some stability in the middle.

Rafinha 6.5/10

Came on to provide but of attacking mindset in the team. He did that to some extent but the end product was lacking.

Adam Forshaw N/A

Summerville N/A

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