The Premier League? They win. The EFL Cup? They win. The Europa League? They win. West Ham are currently in terrific form and they showed it again tonight, as they comfortably won in Birmingham against Aston Villa 1-4, and are squized between Manchester City and United in the Premier League table with 20 points.20 – West Ham have picked up 20 points after 10 matches this season (W6 D2 L2). Converting to three-points-per-win all-time, only in 1975-76 have they earned more points at this stage of a top-flight campaign (21). Moyesiah. pic.twitter.com/UR1oo97rKK— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 31, 2021 The Hammers ‘hammered’ the home team, who showed (again) that they are in serious crisis, despite investing heavily during the transfer window. Unlike last season, the Villains are just a shadow and currently have six defeats, as much as Newcastle, who are in the relegation zone. In fact, Villa have lost 5 out of the last 7 games, while Hammers were ‘surprised’ only by Brentford in the last 9 games in all competition.Villa started the game in a 4-3-3 formation which turned to be 4-5-1 in defense, as they tried to nullify West Ham’s midfield trio of Fornals, Bowen and Behrahma, who’s main task was to supply Antonio with quality balls. The hosts succeeded with the main task, but in the end, two out of 4 goals which they conceded were scored by Bowen and Fornals. The unlikely scorer was the young Johnson with a beautiful shot in the 7th minute, which dictated the tempo for the rest of the match. The Villans managed to equalize through Watkins, but after Decklan Rice scored a beauty for 2-1, there was no way back.GOAL! Jarrod BowenAston Villa 1 – [4] West Ham UnitedFollow me to never miss any goal highlights. #AVLWHU | #WestHam | #WestHamUnited | #WHUFC | #PL | #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/dLlutEJWN0— Jiggy 💭 (@ronard_addo) October 31, 2021 Pablo Fornals goal, 3-1. pic.twitter.com/RBSfnsHb3Y— •” (@Wrzzer10) October 31, 2021 The guest controlled the match from that point on, and after Konsa denied a clear goalscoring opportunity against Bowen, and was shown a red card after a WAR check, it was over. Villa kept the 1-2 score until the 80th minute, but then allowed two quick goals and the game was over.PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 10SaturdayLiverpool – Brighton & Hove Albion 2-2 (2-1)/Henderson 4, Mane 24 – Mwepu 41, Trossard 65/Man City – Crystal Palace 0-2 (0-1)/Zaha 6, Gallagher 88/Burnley – Brentford 3-1 (3-0)/Wood 4, Lowton 32, Cornet 36 – Ghoddos 79/Newcastle – Chelsea 0-3 (0-0)/James 65, 77, Jorginho 81/Watford – Southampton 0-1 (0-1)/Adams 20/Tottenham – Man.Utd 0-3 (0-1)/Ronaldo 39, Cavani 64, Rashford 87/SundayNorwich – Leeds 1-2 (0-0)/Omobamidele 58 – Raphinha 56, Rodrigo 60/Aston Villa – West Ham 1-4 (1-2)/Watkins 34 – Jonhson 7, Rice 38, Fornals 80, Bowen 84/Monday22:00: (2.30) Wolverhampton (3.20) Everton (3.60)
