Wales On Sunday

How they rated

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LUKASZ FABIANSKI

One of the quietest afternoons of the season for the Poland internatio­nal. Will be frustrated to be denied a clean sheet but made one sharp stop from Arnautovic and his usual authoritat­ive self in the air.

KYLE NAUGHTON

Started purposeful­ly with forward thrusts down the right in the build-up to the opener and won some important tackles to keep Swansea on the front foot, faded towards the end but the job was done by then.

MIKE VAN DER HOORN

The Dutchman grabbed just his second goal for the club to cap another excellent performanc­e. Read the West Ham threat well. Strong in the air, calm on the ball and unhurried and unflustere­d as he made countless intercepti­ons.

FEDERICO FERNANDEZ

A fine performanc­e as he bounced back from a difficult afternoon at Brighton. Brought the ball out well, and was strong at the heart of the defence, although will be disappoint­ed to have allowed Antonio the space for West Ham’s goal.

ALFIE MAWSON

Exuded authority. West Ham looked to play direct to their front three but got absolutely no change out of the Swansea centre-back. Took a couple of blows to the head, but did not deter him one bit.

MARTIN OLSSON

Offered himself down the left and West Ham made very little headway down his flank. Might not attract the headlines but a rock solid display from the Sweden internatio­nal.

ANDY KING

A full Swansea debut to remember. The Wales internatio­nal added a physical sturdiness in the middle of the park, kept play ticking offer nicely and pressed tirelessly. Got his reward with close-range finish.

SAM CLUCAS

Not as prominent as the two alongside him, but never stopped running and it was his effort to get forward that allowed Andre Ayew to nip in and win the penalty for the fourth. Does so much nuts and bolts work.

ANDRE AYEW

Played like a man possessed on his second full debut for the Swans. Clearly had a point to prove against his former club and was a constant pest and nuisance. Linked well with his brother and all this excellent display was missing was a goal he would have richly deserved.

JORDAN AYEW

Like his brother an absolute nuisance and a regular outlet for his side. Took his penalty calmly and this fine run of form he is on just continues.

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