How we rated the Irons

ClaretandHugh’s ratings man Niall McDonald delivers his verdict on today’s performances

Adrian: Struggling to think of a shot he had to save. Obviously encouraged the players to re-focus after their goal 5

Byram: Made a brave challenge for a loose ball in the opening minutes and was stretchered off – our run of injuries continues… No rating

Reid: A heroic effort. Injured just before the break, emerged afterwards favouring a bandaged wrist. Let nothing past him 8

Collins: Solid defensively – saw too much of the ball in the first half 6

Ogbonna: I apologise to all the full-backs I’ve taken for granted down the years. Clearly a specialist role which clearly doesn’t suit Ogbonna. 3

Noble: Skipper was subbed again. Seems to be struggling to last the pace but then he has started every single game so far, friendlies included 5

Obiang: A master class in defensive midfield play – outstanding. Now will he get the chance to stay in the side? 8

Kouyate: Looked fitter to me today. Not making that standout contribution in the game yet 5

Tore: “You’re ******* useless”, a voice behind me bellowed not long before he made way at the interval 2

Payet: I was sitting thinking it wasn’t as if he was being marked out the game, he just wasn’t involved and then he beat five of them and saved the day 7

Antonio: Added ‘centre-forward’ to his CV – his relentless energy, running and commitment shone through again 6

Subs

Arbeloa: Played virtually the entire game and is starting to show his undoubted quality 7

Zaza: I always used to feel half-time changes were a sign of a manager not knowing what he was doing. Zaza was today’s entrant after the break for the hapless Tore. Didn’t look likely to break his duck today 4

Lanzini: Some more nice touches – not quite got the killer-pass radar working 5