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Sam Inkersole

West Ham player ratings: Michail Antonio a perfect ten as Jarrod Bowen impresses again

Lukasz Fabianski

One of the quietest afternoon’s he's had this season and after 15 attempts, finally collects a clean sheet for his troubles. 7

Ryan Fredericks

His passing in the first half was abysmal and looked bereft of confidence whenever he got past halfway. Better than in midweek, bagged an asisst for Antonio's fourth, but still some way off his best. 6

Issa Diop

Clever near post header found Antonio to score West Ham’s first goal.Still nervy in possession and a few rash passes but Norwich didn’t get much change out of him. 7

Angelo Ogbonna

Dealt with the threat of Teemu Pukki incredibly efficiently and after the Hammers went 2-0 up, he had barely anything to do. Comfortable game. 7

Aaron Cresswell

Got forward at will in the opening stages and put in two decent crosses into the box. Good after the break too as he defended stoutly and was a threat in attack. His best performance since the restart by some distance. 7

Declan Rice

One outstanding tackle on Aarons bailed out Pablo Fornals that showcased the qualities that makes Rice so highly rated. Not much to talk about otherwise because he didn’t really have much to do. 7

Mark Noble fights for the ball with Norwich City's Bosnian midfielder Mario Vrancic (IAN WALTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mark Noble

Played seemingly wherever he wanted, popping up in the number ten role or a little deeper to playmake. Excellent delivery was met by Antonio for his second of the game. Lots of talk pre-match about his inclusion but the skipper played well. Two assists on his return to the team. 8

Tomas Soucek

Emiliano Buendia of Norwich City is challenged by Tomas Soucek of West Ham (ian Walton/Pool via Getty Images)

Excellent again. Forced a super stop from Krul in the first half and, as we have seen before, he was absolutely everywhere. Wins the ball, keeps it simple, no messing around. An inspired signing by David Moyes. 9

Jarrod Bowen

Gave Max Aarons a very thorough going over, spuringing two chances in the first half. Delivery from set pieces was very good and at the heart of a lot of good things for the visitors. Excellent energy to track back throughout and to help Ryan Fredericks out. Deserved a goal. 9

Pablo Fornals

Really lively and energetic but lacking in composure when needing a bit of quality on a final ball. Plenty of energy throughout and flashed a shot wide in the second half. 7

Michail Antonio

Started strongly and got a deserved goal on 12 minutes as he lashed home from close range following Issa Diop’s flick on. Got a second on the stroke of half time after out jumping two defenders to nod home his fourth goal in four games. Headed home his hat trick to complete a sensational day at the office. Tapped home a fourth with 15 minutes to go. Unplayable. 10

Substitutes

Jack Wilshere (for Noble, 77’)

Some neat touches. 5

Sebastien Haller (for Antonio, 77’)

Timm Klose was releived to see Haller replace Antonio, who had bullied the defender all game. 5

Andriy Yarmolenko (for Bowen, 83’) N/A

Arthur Masuaku (for Fornals, 83’) N/A

Fabian Balbuena (for Ogbonna, 87') N/A

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