Security, Slaven and Strikers: What’s Hot and What’s Not at West Ham United

HOT – The Defence

Back-to-back clean sheets in a new formation is a credit to the back ‘five’.

Winston Reid looks back to his best and is beginning to lead the central back three, Cheikhou Kouyaté has slotted into centre-halve and hasn’t looked out of place and has indeed outperformed his more experienced duo in terms of aerial duels won and interceptions.

Aaron Cresswell returned against Palace and was a revelation at left wing-back grabbing himself an assist in the process. These are promising signs for the Irons and we can only hope that we can continue to keep it tight at the back.