Aston Villa 4 West Ham 1 - player ratings

Made his first serious save of the match with 10 minutes to go. Was assured in his handling as West Ham pressed at 2-1.

Solid 7

Matty Cash

Very good for the most part bar a tricky five minutes in the second half. Linked up well with Diaby. Always looking to be positive.

Busy 7

Ezri Konsa

Harshly penalised for handball in the first half. Another really good performance from the centre-back, who continues to grow.

Cool 8

Pau Torres

Settled into the match after a nervy start where it appeared Antonio’s physicality might be a problem. Seriously unlucky with the deflection.

Improving 7

Lucas Digne

Did a decent job of keeping Bowen quiet in the first half and was a threat in attack. Second half was trickier but he stuck to his task.

Involved 7

John McGinn

Lovely ball over the top to set Watkins away for the third goal. Sent a shot of his own wide in the first half. Always involved.

Precise 7

Douglas Luiz

Unlucky to be denied by Areola early on but would not be denied his trademark Villa Park goal. Becoming automatic from the spot too.

Double 8

Boubacar Kamara

Played his part in a fine team performance. Some sloppy passes in the second half but a big improvement on last time out v Wolves.

Commanding 7

Nicolo Zaniolo

The subject of all the attention before the game but the least effective of Villa’s attacking players. Some nice touches but indecisive at times.

Quiet 6

Moussa Diaby

Did not score but played a key role in Villa’s attack, particularly during the first. His pace provides a serious outlet and scares defenders.

Relentless 7

Ollie Watkins

Missed when it looked easier to score in the first half but did not let his head drop. Another assist and another goal.

Finish 7

substitutes

Leon Bailey (for Zaniolo, 75 mins) 7, Youri Tielemans (for Diaby, 85) Subs not used: Carlos, Traore, Chambers, Lenglet, Dendoncker, Kellyman, Olsen.