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Tom Clark

West Ham half-time player ratings: Michail Antonio steals the show, Mark Noble on target

Lukasz Fabianski - A solid return to the Hammers net for Fabianski who looked his usual confident self throughout the opening 45 minutes, nothing he could do about McGregor's goal. 6

Ryan Fredericks - Got forward well and had the beating of his man, put in a number of dangerous balls. 7

Angelo Ogbonna off 7- Worrying news for David Moyes with his defensive rock going off early injured. n/a

Craig Dawson - Could have closed McGregor down quicker for the opening goal but was put under pressure after Lanzini's mistake. 6

Aaron Cresswell - Struggled to keep up with the electric Edouard and gave Lanzini a suicide ball from the throw-in that led to Celtic's opener. Left Edouard free for a header that he should have scored to double the Hoops lead. 5

Mark Noble - His usual confident self from the penalty spot to make it 3-1. Started the move for Antonio's second with a calm pass out of defence. 7

Manuel Lanzini - Caught in possession for the opening goal but otherwise impressive with some lovely passing from in front of the defence to start West Ham attacks. Played a key role in Antonio's second. 6

Pablo Fornals - Wonderful pass in behind the Celtic defence for Antonio's second, calm on the ball as always. 7

Jarrod Bowen - The attacker should have leveled for West Ham minutes after going behind but a poor first touch let him down. Showed good intent with the ball and to always run in behind the defence. 6

Said Benrahma - Tracked back well, something Moyes has demanded to see more of from the Algerian but did not see a huge amount of the ball going forward. Did well to feed Antonio when the striker was fouled for the penalty. 7

Michail Antonio - Excellent early run at the Celtic defence but could not find a way past the goalkeeper,. Did much better with his second and third opportunities. His first goal was all about where he showed fantastic footwork to fashion a chance and slot home and his second was pure pace and calm finishing. Was fouled for the penalty as well, excellent first-half performance. 9

Substitutes -

Issa Diop on 7 - A solid showing from the Frenchman with one interception, in particular, stopping an excellent Celtic chance. 7

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