Hugh hands out his latest set of marks
Fabianski: Obviously interrupted but steadily coming back to his best not particularly helped of course by dodgy defence 6.5
Martin: Did a decent job at a very tough time 6.
Roberto
Randolph: Did absolutely nothing wrong and a lot right 7
Fredericks: Never better than average and never sure which Fredericks will turn up 4.5
Zaba: Admirable performer. Rarely let’s anyone down 6.5
Ngakia: Looked a prospect on his only appearance No rating
Diop: Poor season and needs to sharpen up in a big way for remainder of this campaign 4
Balbuena: From a decent first season to a totally inconsistent second – unimpressive in the main 4.5
Ogbonna: Best defender in the team and Hammer of an awful year runner 7.5
Cresswell: Has been returning to his best but more required 6
Masuaku:
Rice: Entirely overworked but always giving it his all and another Hammer of Year front runner 8
Noble: Separating his incredible enthusiasm from performance level is always tough 6.5
Sanchez
Anderson: Began to pull some strings behind Haller before getting injured – could make a big difference to end of season 6.5
Lanzini: Bitterly disappointing 2
Snodgrass: Five goals, fine set pieces and huge energy. We’d be a lot worse off without him 7.5
Fornals: Was growing into it before Moyes’ arrival who appears not to trust him – shame 6.5
Wilshere
Soucek: Loved his first appearance and really could become the main man if he continues in that vein No rating
Antonio: Been superb when available and you wonder where we might be had he been all season 9
Yarmolenko: Disappointing and one paced before getting injured again 3
Haller: Gone right off the boil but a better player when Antonio’s around 4
Ajetii
Being harsh on Masuaku to just blank him! What has Lanzini done for his 2?
Overall agree, and yet the team plays at a 3.5. The whole is less than the sum of the parts because we are only as good as our weakest position.
Agree Fournals has potential and needs playing time as he is still settling into EPL. Two way player, unlike some of the flash that are carried defensively.
Sound assessments there, Hugh. Only one I would challenge you on is Zabaleta. He is always enthusiastic, & you can see that he was a very good player – but not now, in my opinion. He is easily beaten, makes bad mistakes & is caught out of position at times.I give him 5 at best.