West Brom 2-3 Swansea: Livermore stands up in poor display - player ratings

David Button

A horror show for the early Swansea opener as he got a corner all wrong. Unable to keep out the second and third. Problems continue.

Errors 4

Darnell Furlong

Was unable to affect the game from an attacking perspective and found wanting defensively for the most part.

Poor 5

Dara O’Shea

The pairing of O’Shea and Townsend struggled against Swans’ frontline. At times, particularly early and towards the end, there were gaping holes at back.

Struggled 5

Conor Townsend

In an alien central role for second game on spin and looked uncomfortable. The central pair’s positioning was off. Tough on Townsend out of position.

Uncomfortable 5

Erik Pieters

Unable to build on an impressive debut against Norwich on his full home bow. Did show a willingness to come forward.

Willing 5

Jake Livermore

Albion’s standout performer who tried to stand up and be counted. Scored an important equaliser. More need his heart.

Stood up 7

Tom Rogic

An anticipated Baggies debut did not go to plan. Looked understandably off it fitness-wise, which will need to be built.

Off pace 4

John Swift

Once more struggled to influence proceedings. In a different, newer midfield 4-3-3 role he couldn’t make the difference.

Underwhelming 4

Jed Wallace

Typically lively and one of the better performance but lacked a bit of composure both on ball and with finishing. Missed a gilt-edged chance.

Wasteful 6

Grady Diangana

Albion’s best outlet and scored a nice second but wasted many good moments, early on with sloppy passes particularly.

Mixed 6

Brandon Thomas-Asante

Handed a start over Grant and worked hard for the cause. Should have scored from a corner before half-time. It was a big moment.

Spurned 6

Substitutes

Jayson Molumby 6 (for Rogic, 57); Okay Yokuslu 5 (for Livermore, 75); Karlan Grant 4 (for Swift, 75); Matty Phillips (for Wallace, 90+1) Subs not used: Palmer, Reach, Kelly.