This Saturday, West Ham United demonstrated their prowess by defeating Burnley 2-0 in the Premier League match at Turf Moor. The scoring began early, with Crysencio Summerville finding the back of the net in the 12th minute. Valentín Castellanos then extended the lead with a second goal in the 25th minute, setting the tone for the match.
Despite multiple attempts, Burnley struggled to convert their efforts into goals. The home side made 17 attempts on goal, with 14 hitting the target but failing to score.
Mateus Fernandes was the standout player for West Ham, completing 58 effective passes and winning 7 tackles. Crysencio Summerville also had a significant impact, not only scoring but also completing 18 passes, recovering 2 balls, and making 2 attempts at the opposing goal.
Burnley’s manager, Scott Parker, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Martin Dúbravka in goal; Kyle Walker, Maxime Estève, Bashir Humphreys, and Lucas Pires in defense; and a midfield comprising Marcus Edwards, Hannibal Mejbri, Florentino Luís, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Jaidon Anthony, with Zian Flemming leading the line.
In contrast, West Ham United, managed by Nuno Simões Espírito Santo, also played a 4-5-1 setup, featuring Mads Hermansen as goalkeeper; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Axel Disasi, and El Hadji Malick Diouf in defense; and a midfield that included Jarrod Bowen, Tomás Soucek, Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville, and Callum Wilson, with Valentín Castellanos up front.
The match, officiated by referee Darren England, saw Burnley now positioned at the bottom of the table with 15 points, while West Ham climbs to 23 points.
Changes for Burnley
- 45’ 2T – Florentino Luís was replaced by Joshua Laurent
- 65’ 2T – Jaidon Anthony was substituted for Bruun Larsen
- 66’ 2T – Marcus Edwards and Zian Flemming were replaced by Loum Tchaouna and Lyle Foster respectively
- 80’ 2T – Lesley Ugochukwu made way for Armando Broja
Yellow Cards for Burnley:
- 23’ 1T Florentino Luís (Repeated fouls)
- 30’ 2T Bashir Humphreys (Unsporting behavior)
- 38’ 2T Joshua Laurent (Unsporting behavior)
Changes for West Ham United
- 55’ 2T – Callum Wilson was substituted by Freddie Potts
- 78’ 2T – Valentín Castellanos left the field for Pablo Felipe and El Hadji Malick Diouf was replaced by Oliver Scarles
- 91’ 2T – Crysencio Summerville was substituted by Adama Traoré, and Jarrod Bowen was replaced by Kyle Walker-Peters
Yellow Card for West Ham United:
- 40’ 1T El Hadji Malick Diouf (Holding an opponent to prevent advance)
Burnley’s next league fixture will be away against Crystal Palace, while West Ham United will host Manchester United.