How we rated the Irons v Villa

Adrian: Little to do but once again always as reliable as it gets when called upon 6

Tomkins: Turned out complete with special protective band over those 13 stitches in his forehead – brave and showed quality 7

Reid: Terrific quality at times but a relaxing night in the main after Ayew’s moment of madness 7

Collins: Like Reid, a quiet night but once again steady and composed 6 

Cresswell: Usual highly competent performance from front to back 7

Noble: Finest performance in many months – the man was everywhere. Huge display 9

Kouyate: Terrific late surge with Valencia for the goal and high energy second half performance 7

Song: Off the pace and really not looking anything like the player he was early last season 5

Payet: Not at his best and unable to find that burst of pace and killer pass 6

Antonio: Gotta love Michail. Fabulous headed goal and non-stop action 8

Valencia: Never easy against two defensive banks of four but a frustrating display 6

Subs Moses, Obiang and Jelavic all appeared too late to rate