Hughie Southon gives his ratings (where applicable) to all those who have appeared in a claret and blue shirt this season
Fabianski: Still the very obvious Number One on what we have seen from Areola. Been in fine form most of the season but I do wish he would distribute the ball a lot quicker 7+
Areola: Has done himself no harm in rare excursions but still has plenty to prove for me 6
Coufal: Still waiting for him to hit the heights of last season but remains a very good full back indeed 7
Fredericks: Seriously struggled with injury to the point where impossible to give a rating
Cresswell: Outstanding season until injury intervened. One of the top Hammers in this first half report and we really need him back 8
Johnson: Has really come of age on both sides of defence this season – more than just a prospect now, rather a key squad player 7
Zouma: Brought considerable security to the central defensive. Top signing 8
Ogbonna: 34 years young, injured of course but fine performances whilst in action 8
Diop: Has let absolutely nobody down following injuries to the top pair. Done very well 7
Dawson: Remarkable signing at the money – quality defending and always an eye for goal from set pieces 7+
Rice: We are running out of words – gets better match on match and adding those surging runs to his armoury has made him a major threat 9
Soucek: Hasn’t been at his supreme best this season although there have been signs of late that he may be getting back to somewhere closer to it. 6+
Masuaka: Apart from the bizarre winner against Chelsea it’s been a season toi largely forget 4
Kral: Not seen enough of him to arrive at a serious conclusion but looks a reasonable loan 5
Alese: Just the one game but looked very good against Dinamo Zagreb . Too early for a rating
Baptiste: As above
Longleo: Hugely impressive against Dinamo – big future beckons
Ashby: Absolutely tremendous prospect – love this kid 7
Fornals: Has added goals to his game and is so high energy. 7
Lanzini: Looking better than he has for many months but there has to be more to come 6+
Benrahma: Disappointing first half. Nearly £30m is a lot for what we’ve seen so far 5
Noble: Has left nobody down on his few appearances 7
Vlasic: Slow start to his claret and blue career but signs of late that he could become very effective 6+
Perkins: Looks promising – time on his side
Yarmolenko: Nightmare who has made it clear to his national boss he wants out and it really looks like it 2
Bowen: Hugely impressive and a player to rely on game after game. Eye for goal, great passing ability and always there to ease pressure on defence with great wing runs 9
Antonio: Off the boil after a great start to the season but he’ll be back 7