THE FANS’ VERDICT

DAVE USHER (liverpoolway.co.uk)

This is exactly why we are so strongly fancied to do well this year. The front three sizzled, the midfield were dominant and the defence and goalkeeper shut out West Ham. STAR MAN: JAMES MILNER

MICHAEL OLIVER (readwestham.com)

A hapless display that left a sour taste. Wilshere and Noble were frighteningly slow on the ball in midfield. The next game against Bournemouth should give us an indication of where we really are. STAR MAN: FELIPE ANDERSON