How we rated the Hammers v Saints

Hugh hands out the marks on a day to relish

Hart: Barely troubled behind a defence which had things all it’s own way 5

Zabaleta: Same as ever – steady reliable and no flash 6

Ogbonna: Excellent performance when required which wasn’t too often 7

Rice: Classy, always on hand when danger threatened and passes out of trouble rather than using the big boot. Has to remain in team 7

Cresswell: Looked back to his best for most of this game and could have had classic goal but for the crossbar 7

Masuaku: Boy, have we missed this guy – some great runs to open them up 8

Noble: Here there and everywhere – top performance from the skipper 7

Kouyate: Great response after a poorish season – a tad over enthusiastic on occasions but nothing wrong with that 7

Mario: His best performance to date and a wonderful goal. Really classy and Lanzini not missed as a result 8

Antonio: Off early No rating

Arnautovic: Top performance again – two fine goals and non stop effort…we ask for no more 9

Subs:

Fernandes: Competitive from the moment he arrived, never flinched a tackle, found space and picks a pass 8

Cullen: Very late arrival – no rating