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Manuel Lanzini (Midfielder)

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Manuel Lanzini

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Squad Number: 10
Position: Midfielder
Born: 15th Feb 1993 (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Signed: 21st Jul 2015 (£9,000,000)
Contract: 4 years (signed August 2019)
Previous Club: Al Jazira Club

KUMB Awards: Player of the Year 2016/17; Goal of the Season (third place) 2016/17; Most Improved Player (third place) 2016/17; Best Signing (third place) 2015/16.

Manuel Lanzini plays as an attacking midfielder for West Ham. He made his first team debut for River Plate in August 2010 at the age of just 17.

In 2011/12 he sent the season on loan Fluminense where he made 37 appearances, scoring five goals. After returning to River for the next two seasons he joined Al Jazira on loan in 2014, becoming the youngest foreigner ever to feature in the Arabian Gulf League in doing so.

After a season with Al Jazira, West Ham brought Lanzini to England on loan with view to a permanent deal. That clause was triggered in July 2016, with Lanzini signing a four-year contract with an option for a further two years. His shirt number changed from 28 to 10 ahead of the 2016/17 season.



Lanzini left the club on a free transfer at the end of the 2022/23 season, a campaign that culminated with Conference League success - a fitting farewell to a loyal Hammer.

 

vs Leicester City

1-2: Sunday, 28th May

(Replaced Downes 86) Given a brief cameo, although a goodbye like last week was probably better than one extra game. A fantastic player for the club, he is definitely still a useful part of the squad and could have been used much more this season. But it seems like his time is up, and he will go having left a big impression and some wonderful memories.

vs Leeds United

3-1: Sunday, 21st May
(Played 6 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Bowen 84) Hard to judge that cameo much lower. Played well, passed superbly and then scored a lovely goal. Gracias, Manu.

vs Brentford

0-2: Sunday, 14th May
(Played 90 minutes)

First start in the league since the opening weekend, and Manu showed why many feel he has had nowhere near enough football this season. It's possibly a higher score than he warranted, but it?EUR(TM)s boosted by the fact he was playing with a team that couldn't meet his standards on the ball.

vs Manchester United

1-0: Sunday, 7th May

Did not play.

vs AEK Larnaca

4-0: Thursday, 16th March
(Played 90 minutes)

Lanzini works in Europe. The game is a little slower, West Ham have more control of it, and he makes himself available as a passing option constantly. He also appears more threatening in attacking areas, likely due to the extra time he gets on the ball.

vs AEK Larnaca

2-0: Thursday, 9th March
(Played 90 minutes)

It felt, at times, a little much to have a midfield three of Lanzini, Downes and Rice, but Lanzini did offer a good passing option throughout the game across the pitch, worked hard in the middle and kept the ball moving.

vs Brighton & Hove Albion

0-4: Saturday, 4th March

(Replaced (Paqueta 75) As with Downes, the game was dead, the team was flat, the situation hopeless.

vs Manchester United

1-3: Wednesday, 1st March

Did not play.

vs Nottingham Forest

4-0: Saturday, 25th February
(Played 8 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Paqueta 82) Came on with energy and moved into space for the ball in the way he does, always an option, always happy to move play on.

vs Tottenham Hotspur

0-2: Sunday, 19th February

Did not play.

vs Derby County

2-0: Monday, 30th January

(Replaced Fornals 87) Just nice to see Manu on the pitch again.

vs Crystal Palace

1-2: Sunday, 6th November
(Played 27 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Benrahma 63) If you want to know how bad West Ham were, Lanzini is getting a 7 for coming on with an attitude to pass and use the ball. Yeah, that?EUR(TM)s the bar.

vs FCSB

3-0: Thursday, 3rd November
(Played 90 minutes)

Calm and controlled, but rarely fussed either. Could have played in some of the younger players late on, turning down the opportunity.

vs Silkeborg

1-0: Thursday, 27th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Picked out some lovely passes, took his penalty well, but it was the dynamism in his play that was encouraging. Just making that quicker step to win a loose ball, move through players into advanced positions and controlling the tempo. But then able to split defences with his passing.

vs AFC Bournemouth

2-0: Monday, 24th October

Did not play.

vs Southampton

1-1: Sunday, 16th October
(Played 4 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Paqueta 86) In a brief cameo, he added nothing.

vs Anderlecht

2-1: Thursday, 13th October
(Played 90 minutes)

One or two good passes, but mainly safe and secure. Which was probably required, just to keep control and stop Anderlecht growing into the game.

vs RSC Anderlecht

1-0: Thursday, 6th October
(Played 90 minutes)

Lanzini was fine. Neat little passing, held his position well, kept the ball moving. But he hasn't the ingenuity of Paqueta or the muscle, and alongside Downes, there was little dynamism.

vs Silkeborg

3-2: Thursday, 15th September
(Played 90 minutes)

A better game than some of his poor performances this season, but looked exposed once Rice went off.

vs FCSB

3-1: Thursday, 8th September
(Played 90 minutes)

Lacks the dynamism and it is showing more and more. Last year, it was an issue but covered by his usual neat and tidy work. It might be that you just can't have him with Downes and Rice in games where West Ham are going to control the ball. Not enough pace to take the ball out of those deep positions, not enough direct passing to be useful receiving from Downes and Rice.

vs Viborg FF

3-0: Thursday, 25th August
(Played 90 minutes)

There seemed to be more intensity in his game, from his runs forward to his passes, that were snapped in at people's toes. Good to see.

vs Brighton & Hove Albion

0-2: Sunday, 21st August
(Played 15 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Benrahma 75) Starting to look like he's far from good enough for Premier League football.

vs Viborg FF

3-1: Thursday, 18th August
(Played 45 minutes)

Just lacked the dynamism to make an impact. Really, it wasn?EUR(TM)t a game where you needed Coventry sitting playing simple passes and Lanzini?EUR(TM)s short and steady passing game.

vs Nottingham Forest

0-1: Sunday, 14th August
(Played 22 minutes, sub)

(Replaced Fornals 68) Just not the player to bring on when you need to find a goal. Maybe in a deeper position, to get the ball moving, but not as a 10. He is not that player, he wasn?EUR(TM)t really before his injury and really isn?EUR(TM)t now.

vs Manchester City

0-2: Sunday, 7th August
(Played 90 minutes)

Didn?EUR(TM)t get on the ball anywhere near enough. Replaced on 56 minutes, and his absence wasn?EUR(TM)t notable.

Servette FC

2-0: Friday, 8th July

Didn't influence the game.

Brighton & Hove Albion

1-3: Sunday, 22nd May

Didn't influence the game.

Manchester City

2-2: Sunday, 15th May

Four interceptions, the most of any West Ham player, and 100% passing accuracy. In a game against City, that kind of control is very useful.

Norwich City

4-0: Saturday, 7th May

Perfect game for Lanzini. Not tested defensively in deep roles, so can just play his game. Did so with an ease and calmness that comes with his game. The little bit of play to get Bowen free on the third goal was a highlight.

Eintracht Frankfurt

0-1: Thursday, 5th May

No fault of his own, but he was the obvious man to take off.

Arsenal

1-2: Sunday, 1st May

Whilst neat and tidy with the ball, it was a game that highlighted some of the issues with Manu. Not quite good enough to be a 10 or an 8 in this team. He's great in the middle third, but not dangerous in attack or reliable defensively.

Eintracht Frankfurt

1-2: Thursday, 28th April

Good freekick for the first goal but didn't have enough of an influence on the game. There was more space when Benrahma came on, but more threat from him. Will be a call to make between the two for the second leg.

Chelsea

0-1: Sunday, 24th April

(Replaced Benrahma, 77) Didn't get into it, didn't help the middle and the chaos then ruined any shape. Not sure he was the right call, it needed dynamism.

Burnley

1-1: Sunday, 17th April

When he floated wide or pushed forward, he was missed in midfield. He still lacks a little dynamism, and won't play as fast, direct and dangerously as Fornals. He missed the Spaniard, who he combines well with, but then rescued things with a good delivery for the goal.

Lyon

3-0: Thursday, 14th April

He's had better games on the ball, but his work rate was exceptional. He and Fornals are on a wavelength, and it included some smart switches of position between the two.

Brentford

0-2: Sunday, 10th April

Just didn't seem to get into things like he usually does. Probably because Brentford didn't use the midfield, and seemed happy to sit off when it did get through into midfield areas. West Ham got worse when he went off, especially at getting out of their own defence, and at least he got a bit of game time again before Thursday.

Tottenham

1-3: Sunday, 20th March

Got into it a touch once moved into the middle but was started in the wrong role by his manager.

Seville

2-0: Thursday, 17th March

The usual neat and tidy Lanzini performance, with moments of threat as he created the early Fornals chance and hit two stinging shots at Bounou. A silly yellow sees him suspended for the quarter finals, but on that booking he made a fantastic saving challenge late into the game when the fresh legs of Rafa Mir were chasing a ball into the West Ham half. And then the pass across the edge of the box to Fornals in the move for the last goal was a fantastic example of his vision and composure under pressure.

Aston Villa

2-1: Sunday, 13th March

Not a standout game for Manu. Just kept things ticking over, knitting the midfield together and allowing Soucek to bomb about.

Seville

0-1: Thursday, 10th March

Took a lot of responsibility for the ball and was sharp. Should have scored, but the block on his effort was phenomenal.

Liverpool

0-1: Saturday, 5th March

Deserved much credit for covering the absence of Rice too. It's a bit easier when you're being almost entirely dedicated to defending, making sure you remained focused. But he did it manfully and didn't look out of place. But that miss…

Southampton

1-3: Wednesday, 2nd March

Lovely to see how Fornals and Lanzini play on the same wavelength, an absolute joy in passing football. He knits the team together, but as the Southampton players crowded the middle and Lanzini was forced into the central pair, it became hard for him to help the side progress.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

1-0: Sunday, 27th February

Neat and tidy, as he always is, and he makes the midfield so much better. Where he gets highest marks is how fantastic he was off the ball, a key part of a very successful press from West Ham.

Watford

1-0: Tuesday, 8th February

(Replaced Benrahma, 59) As he ever is, Manu was neat and tidy on the ball, floating around to link play, and whilst he didn't get involved quickly, it was him coming deep and passing between Watford players that opened up the space for the goal.

Manchester United

0-1: Saturday, 22nd January

As ever, neat on the ball, but not good enough to really stamp his quality on things. Just didn’t really make an impact.

Leeds United

2-3: Sunday, 16th January

Didn't really have any impact on the game. Left to do too much defending with Rice bombing forward, and he has no ability to do that role. He can play there on the ball, and his 88.8% pass success has him more than 10% better than anyone else, but he was forced into a role he was never going to succeed in alone.

Norwich

2-0: Wednesday, 12th January

Marked down for his shooting as he wasted a few opportunities with awful efforts. Otherwise, the game was easy for Manu as he continues his fine return to form.

Leeds United

2-0: Sunday, 9th January

The spring that is back in his step is making it look like he’s near levels before his major injury. Today he was beating men in the middle and seemed to enjoy Leeds’s high press. The speed they ran at him just made it easier for the Argentine to step around them. Took his goal well.

Crystal Palace

3-2: Saturday, 1st January

Had the most passes in a West Ham shirt (some 50 less than Palace's highest) and did his usual job of protecting the ball and keeping it moving, even in situations where it really felt he should lose it. It was a good performance from Manu without the goals, particularly in that he helped that solidity second half. But then you add stroking hope that penalty with ease and the magic of that goal. Watch it, reading words does no justice to how sharp that is. The worry is that he adds less going forward than other options in there, but today proved otherwise.

Watford

4-1: Tuesday, 28th December

How secure he is on the ball helps to give a platform for others. His presence deeper in midfield allowed Soucek to roam and Noble to take more risks with his passing in the Watford half.

Southampton

2-3: Sunday, 26th December

(Replaced Fornals, 46) The basics of keeping possession and moving it on forward should not be such a revelation, but were so much better from him than anyone had showed in the first half.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-2: Wednesday, 22nd December

Carved out one chance and looked reasonably good on the ball, but was very poor defensively and reminded everyone that he is not one to sit in and trust to defend. Unsurprisingly neat on the ball, of course, but needs to be switched on to track runners and cannot be beaten so easily on the edge of the box either.

Arsenal

0-2: Wednesday, 15th December

Did neat work with the ball and was solid in keeping possession. But offered very little dynamism and couldn't provide a spark to make something happen. He is proving a safer bet than Benrahma because he doesn't let the team down or do anything daft, but in this game you see why he hasn't been part of the manager's first team. He wouldn't have made the mistake Benrahma did, but he's unlikely to make something individually either.

Burnley

0-0: Saturday, 11th December

Ran out of steam, but was very good in tight spaces and moving the side forward. Ran with the ball centrally better than Benrahma has been for a good few months, and is a very good progressive passer from deeper in midfield. With Lanzini in the side, there is much more quick passing and movement, sharp and short passages of play to open up difficult spaces. Deserves to keep his place.

Chelsea

3-2: Saturday, 4th December

If you could give man of the match for attitude, fronting up Reece James after curling in the penalty would take it. Calm on the ball when dropping deep, linked things well outside their box in the first half when more advanced. Deserved to start and repaid the faith.

Brighton & Hove Albion

1-1: Wednesday, 1st December

(Replaced Benrahma, 76) Just confidently keeping possession ticking over and looks to have regained the strength and speed to dribble away and keep possession. Not enough pace to be the counter threat of Benrahma, but the ability to keep the ball when he is caught and then use it more effectively than his counterparts on current form.

Manchester City

1-2: Saturday, 27th November

(Replaced Benrahma, 58) Scored a beauty of a goal, knitted the team together centrally and again looked full of running and passing. It looks like there needs to be a place for him in the starting eleven on form.

Rapid Vienna

2-0: Thursday, 25th November

Neat and tidy but didn't impose himself like he has in other games in the competition.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

0-1: Saturday, 20th November

(Replaced Fornals, 58) Probably generous in that he didn't make a huge difference to the result or turn the side into a dangerous one, but the whole impetus in midfield changed thanks to Lanzini's smart work with possession. It's just moving into space quickly with short passes and moving the ball on with close control and an eye for where the next pass is. He should have been on earlier, and is looking worthy of a starting place with each performance.

Genk

2-2: Thursday, 4th November

Being out on the right does not always suit him, but it was another European game where his composure in possession and the intelligence of his passes was key. Multiple chances came from his clever passing, which were not only made from wonderful vision but a perfect weight of pass too. Looked the likely man of the match before Benrahma took over.

Aston Villa

4-1: Sunday, 31st October

(Replaced Benrahma, 64) Came on to manage possession better than the team had been and he absolutely did. Lovely presence of mind for the assist too.

Manchester City

0-0: Wednesday, 27th October

Combative when needed, so rarely loses the ball and especially responsible with it in deeper midfield areas. It isn’t exciting always but it helps a team under pressure to have a player they can trust on the ball in whatever scenario.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-0: Sunday, 24th October

(Replaced Benrahma, 85) Only on for minutes.

KRC Genk

3-0: Thursday, 21st October

His first-time passing is probably better than even Fornals and he controls possession in a way that makes him valuable on these nights, especially with a team lacking its usual rhythms from key players. Some of his passing around the area was excellent and deserved more.

Everton

1-0: Sunday, 17th October

(Replaced Benrahma, 87) Not on long enough to really make an impression, but passed well in central midfield when others were panicking.

Brentford

1-2: Sunday, 3rd October

Did not play.

Rapid Vienna

2-0: Thursday, 30th September

(Replaced Vlasic, 62) Got more involved and was excellent to stop a Rapid breakaway and start the move that got our second

Manchester United

1-0: Wednesday, 22nd September

The right game for Lanzini. He can play his game wherever he is on the pitch, and against a side who wanted to control the ball, his ability to pass out of trouble was important. Linked a lot together going forward, drifting from side to side. These are games where you can see him being a more suitable option than Benrahma.

Manchester United

1-2: Sunday, 19th September

(Replaced Benrahma, 88) Most of his time on the pitch was spent watching decisions being made.

Dinamo Zagreb

2-0: Thursday, 16th September

Quietly brilliant, for me. He can be an acquired taste, but his control and passing in tight areas and under pressure is unmatched in the squad. Looks a perfect fit for European football and certainly proves now that he’s a central midfielder.

Crystal Palace

2-2: Saturday, 28th August

(Replaced Bowen, 78) Neat on the ball and tried to battle but came on to a game drifting to a draw.

Celtic

6-2: Saturday, 24th July

Playing in a slightly unfamiliar role alongside Noble in the centre, the Argentinian was a more than able stand-in for Tomas Soucek who is still enjoying a late break.

Celtic

6-2: Saturday, 24th July

Playing in a slightly unfamiliar role alongside Noble in the centre, the Argentinian was a more than able stand-in for Tomas Soucek who is still enjoying a late break.

Everton

0-1: Saturday, 8th May

Pulled up chasing back and probably sees his season finish. Was playing well, 31 passes and every single one finding their man is not bad for 42 minutes.

Burnley

2-1: Saturday, 1st May

Not a headline catcher, not an attention grabber, but Lanzini was quietly spectacular. In that deeper role, his composure was critical and he took down balls under pressure with skill and assurance. Looked an absolute natural, and an absolutely brilliant option for a third man in midfield in tough games with Rice and Soucek. Should jump ahead of Noble on this display. Comfortably had the most passes on the pitch and had a 95% accuracy. Some of those are short or in quick succession, but they are not pointless passes and helped the fluidity of the team. Lynchpin.

Chelsea

0-1: Saturday, 24th April

(Replaced Noble, 69) Underrated as a central midfielder, considered an attacking player when he is good playing in his own half, receives the ball well and is tenacious. Hard game to get into, more so once curtailed by the referee being thick.

Newcastle United

2-3: Saturday, 17th April

(Replaced Lingard, 87) Looked comfortable on the ball, but he’s not a dynamic final third player. If anything, he is closer to a natural central midfielder and may be of use as a Noble substitute or replacement, depending on the game.

Manchester United

0-1: Sunday, 14th March

(Replaced Noble, 62) Probably our best outfield player in that he changed how we played and again proved how effective he can be as a bridge between midfield and attack. 100% pass accuracy is little surprise, it’s just a shame that he couldn’t get his feet or his mind in order when he found the Manchester United box.

Leeds United

2-0: Monday, 8th March

Did not play.

Manchester City

1-2: Saturday, 27th February

Did not play.

Sheffield United

3-0: Monday, 15th February

Not the headline grabber, not the one threatening goal or giving the assists, but what he did do excellently was link the deeper midfield to the attack, press in dangerous areas and flood forward with good movement to be part of the counter attacking trio. That player that is both part of the midfield and part of the attack is not one utilised by Moyes, not often anyway, and Lanzini is perfect for it, and maybe the only player capable in the side because of the defensive responsibility and the discipline to play safely and smartly in his own half.

Manchester United

0-1: Tuesday, 9th February

(Replaced Odubeko, 112) Had a few touches, but it was a desperate substitution with little plan and he came into a game that was basically dead.

Aston Villa

3-1: Wednesday, 3rd February

Did not play. Also unused: Andriy Yarmolenko, Ademipo Odubeko

Doncaster Rovers

4-0: Saturday, 23rd January

Flourished in a no pressure game where he was a level above the opposition. His feet and his thoughts were too fast for his opponents and he was playing with a complete freedom.

West Bromwich Albion

2-1: Tuesday, 19th January

Very unlucky not to score when his shot was blocked on the line, and he was otherwise neat, tidy and linked well with Cresswell and Benrahma. He is certainly better than Benrahma at collecting the ball from midfield and playing smartly in dangerous situations, but lacks the spark and acceleration to trouble defenders like his teammate.

Burnley

1-0: Saturday, 16th January

(Replaced Benrahma, 68) Defended well, linked attacks and is very good at quick touches and seeing movement. A lively performance, yet responsible and pragmatic too.

Stockport County

1-0: Monday, 11th January

In the first half, he seemed to adapt thanks to his skill on the ball. Drifted out of the game as time went on, there was just no space to play and no movement in front of him.

Everton

1-0: Friday, 1st January

(Replaced Fornals, 73) The fresh legs were almost as important as anything else, and you could see it in his defensive work, whilst he was the one who got forward when Antonio came close.

Southampton

0-0: Tuesday, 29th December

Neat, tidy and clearly much more suited to this role than Noble. Didn’t have the attacking dynamism of Benrahma but is much more suitable when becoming part of the defensive three in midfield.

Brighton & Hove Albion

2-2: Saturday, 26th December

(Replaced Noble, 46) The assist from the floor was brilliant, almost looked like one of Antonio's old celebrations, but it was his influence on the passing and link-up around the middle of the park that made so much difference. He always wants to come and show for the ball, which then made sure long and aimless balls forward were happening less and less. He's not back to the peak of his powers, but he's certainly back to being an effective option for this side.

Crystal Palace

1-1: Tuesday, 15th December

(Replaced Fornals, 45) He influenced the game in a rather subtle way, just helping bridge the gaps in the side and linking play very well as he drifted back and forth, left and right. He made the side better, which is what you're looking for with a substitute coming on.

Leeds United

2-1: Friday, 11th December

Did not play.

Manchester United

1-3: Saturday, 5th December

(Replaced Bowen, 75) Basically a non-entity, really. It is hard to remember him being there, but the team appeared to have lost all life by the time he entered.

Aston Villa

2-1: Saturday, 28th November

Did not play.

Sheffield United

1-0: Sunday, 22nd November

(Replaced Fornals, 76) Stayed disciplined and moved well with the ball in tight areas to keep some control when things could have started to get desperate.

Fulham

1-0: Saturday, 7th November

(Replaced Bowen, 72) Not really suited to the wide role, especially down the right. He worked hard defending and bringing the ball out, especially as West Ham's men in the middle looked as though they were tiring.

Liverpool

1-2: Saturday, 31st October

(Replaced Masuaku, 88) No impact, but the game had basically stopped at this point.

Manchester City

1-1: Saturday, 24th October

Did not play.

Tottenham Hotspur

3-3: Sunday, 18th October

(Replaced Fornals, 77) A substitute appearance of legend. What a goal. There are few players who deserve that elation and adulation more. 4 in 7 vs Spurs, 10 in 26 London derbies, 11 in 97 against the rest. How does it go in? Why does he try it? Who cares!

Leicester City

3-0: Sunday, 4th October

Did not play.

Everton

1-4: Wednesday, 30th September

Much maligned these days, Lanzini was involved in almost everything going forward and linked with Haller, Yarmolenko and Anderson really well. Wasteful in the final third when shooting, but always looked dangerous and made things happen. Deserved a goal.

Hull City

5-1: Tuesday, 22nd September

Much maligned these days, Lanzini was involved in almost everything going forward and linked with Haller, Yarmolenko and Anderson really well. Wasteful in the final third when shooting, but always looked dangerous and made things happen. Deserved a goal.

Charlton Athletic

3-0: Tuesday, 15th September

Busy and always involved, will probably feel a little annoyed he didn’t score as he got into the area a few times, but got the assist for Anderson.

Newcastle United

0-2: Saturday, 12th September

Did not play.

Brentford

2-1: Saturday, 29th August

(Replaced Fornals, 45) Our Argentine hasn't enjoyed the best of form since returning from a terrible injury in 2019 but there were glimpses of his former self here. Hopefully something to build upon.

Wycombe Wanderers

5-1: Tuesday, 25th August

n/a

Aston Villa

1-1: Sunday, 26th July

(Replaced Fornals) The best of the subs, getting involved in tight areas and moving with the ball well. It would be a shame to give up on him, he is showing signs of improvement and is our best player in moving the ball quickly and playing calmly in tight spaces.

Newcastle United

0-0: Saturday, 4th July

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Chelsea

3-2: Wednesday, 1st July

Whilst a 6 may seem low, he was on the fringes of the Lanzini we know and need. His role in the side, the one Noble had played the game before, is much more suited to Lanzini, who combines in tight spaces well and reads the movement of Fornals better than other players.

Aston Villa

1-1: Sunday, 26th July

(Replaced Fornals) The best of the subs, getting involved in tight areas and moving with the ball well. It would be a shame to give up on him, he is showing signs of improvement and is our best player in moving the ball quickly and playing calmly in tight spaces.

Newcastle United

0-0: Saturday, 4th July

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Chelsea

3-2: Wednesday, 1st July

Whilst a 6 may seem low, he was on the fringes of the Lanzini we know and need. His role in the side, the one Noble had played the game before, is much more suited to Lanzini, who combines in tight spaces well and reads the movement of Fornals better than other players.

Tottenham Hotspur

0-2: Tuesday, 23rd June

(Replaced Noble) Came on late in a team without any energy or fire. He probably should be starting above Noble but he isn’t making a great case.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

0-2: Saturday, 20th June

(Replaced Anderson) Thrown into a dead team, he couldn’t lift them. One shot that amounted to nothing.

Arsenal

0-1: Saturday, 7th March

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Southampton

3-1: Saturday, 29th February

Did not play.

Liverpool

2-3: Monday, 24th February

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Manchester City

0-2: Wednesday, 19th February

Did not play.

Brighton & Hove Albion

3-3: Saturday, 1st February

(Replaced Soucek) Like Fornals, it was too late and then he came in as basically a defender. Didn’t work, was the wrong call and somewhat pointless.

Liverpool

0-2: Wednesday, 29th January

Again, there were parts of his work that showed signs of encouragement. He kept the ball well, worked in tight spaces, and his pounce on Wijnaldum’s loose pass was the energy up front that will needed to win games, setting up Snodgrass for West Ham’s best chance from open play. His best under Moyes before was when he was close to the striker, so a system where he isn’t defender first, attacker later will be key.

West Bromwich Albion

0-1: Saturday, 25th January

A particular favourite of new manager Moyes and he was unsurprisingly involved in much of West Ham's attacking play.

Leicester City

1-4: Wednesday, 22nd January

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Everton

1-1: Saturday, 18th January

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Sheffield United

0-1: Friday, 10th January

It’s nearly there for him, he woke up to play some nice stuff with Haller and Anderson, but he’s not sparkling and he should have played in Haller when pouncing on that Egan mistake. Whilst he wasn’t great, he was also the biggest threat in the second half, which says a lot about how tight the game was.

Gillingham

2-0: Sunday, 5th January

A particular favourite of new manager Moyes and he was unsurprisingly involved in much of West Ham's attacking play.

Bournemouth

4-0: Wednesday, 1st January

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Leicester City

1-2: Saturday, 28th December

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Crystal Palace

1-2: Thursday, 26th December

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Chelsea

1-0: Saturday, 30th November

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Tottenham Hotspur

2-3: Saturday, 23rd November

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Burnley

0-3: Saturday, 9th November

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Newcastle United

2-3: Saturday, 2nd November

(Replaced Yarmolenko) Did start to show for the ball and try ensure it wasn’t Anderson alone trying to create. Very good assist for Snodgrass.

Sheffield United

1-1: Saturday, 26th October

(Replaced (Anderson) Ineffective. Would have been useful when the game was stretched.

Everton

0-2: Saturday, 19th October

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Crystal Palace

1-2: Saturday, 5th October

Not on his game, didn’t really make anything happen in their half, missed a good chance in a rare foray forward and allowed his game to be forced into our half.

Bournemouth

2-2: Saturday, 28th September

(Replaced Fornals) His energy and ability to travel with the ball and pass in tight spaces was very necessary and helped the side back into the game.

Aston Villa

0-0: Monday, 16th September

Was the classiest player on the pitch and worked really hard defensively too. Had quiet patches but carried the burden when Anderson went off.

Norwich City

2-0: Saturday, 31st August

Dovetailing with Anderson, the two were too smart and fluid on the ball for Norwich.

Watford

3-1: Saturday, 24th August

Dictated what West Ham did well in the first half. Quieter in the second half, although set piece delivery was good.

Brighton & Hove Albion

1-1: Saturday, 17th August

West Ham’s best player throughout. Made the goal, in more than just his pass, and had a quality on the ball that no player on either side possessed.

Manchester City

0-5: Saturday, 10th August

Appeared disrupted by Fornals' substitute appearance, but that may just be that City stepped up their game. In the first half, he seemed key to every attack. His own heatmap shows an influence in nearly every area of midfield. Most touches, most passes, most dribbles - for West Ham - but faded dramatically. Did nearly score, in the only glimpse of West Ham playing football in the second half.

Athletico Bilbao

2-2: Saturday, 3rd August

The Argentinian looked lively and 'the man most like to' - which indeed he did, by scoring West Ham's first goal of the day.

Hertha Berlin

5-3: Wednesday, 31st July

Back in the team and back on the scoresheet. He appears to enjoy playing alongside Fornals.

Fulham

1-0: Saturday, 27th July

Match notes to follow.

Newcastle United

0-1: Saturday, 20th July

Not involved and often looked frustrated by the lack of notable support.

Manchester City

1-4: Wednesday, 17th July

A decent first half but like many others, faded after the break.

Watford

4-1: Sunday, 12th May

Took his goal well, lovely link play between the lines and does his defensive shift too. Great to see him looking back to his old self, with a welcome break and a pre-season ahead of next season.

Southampton

3-0: Saturday, 4th May

(Replaced Nasri) Looked the only real threat going forward, another promising performance and good that he got 45 minutes. Could see him close to starting at the weekend. Created the only chance.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-0: Saturday, 27th April

(Replaced Nasri) Looked the only real threat going forward, another promising performance and good that he got 45 minutes. Could see him close to starting at the weekend. Created the only chance.

Manchester United

1-2: Saturday, 13th April

(Replaced Nasri) Looked the only real threat going forward, another promising performance and good that he got 45 minutes. Could see him close to starting at the weekend. Created the only chance.

Chelsea

0-2: Monday, 8th April

Should have done better with his chance, but worked hard, linked well, got close to Arnautovic in the second half and did quieten down any Jorginho hold on the play.

Everton

0-2: Saturday, 30th March

The only player who attempted any ingenuity going forward. Must have been quite a come down after a week away with Argentina. Maybe that’s why nothing came off. Needs to shoot earlier.

Huddersfield Town

4-3: Saturday, 16th March

There were moments of inspiration, and he did often add some drive through the centre, but didn’t create enough. Did well to win the penalty though.

Cardiff City

0-2: Saturday, 9th March

Weird substitution, as he was one of the few passing forward who was finding players and not looking worried by Cardiff’s hassling in midfield.

Cardiff City

0-2: Saturday, 9th March

Created space in the latter stages of the first half but the final ball wasn’t there and he didn’t see enough of it.

Newcastle Utd

2-0: Saturday, 2nd March

Controlled the ball for West Ham and was a delight. Final product still missing as rust comes off. Must be a joy to play with, always offering and creating a passing opportunity for a teammate on the ball. 97% pass success on 63 passes.

Manchester City

0-1: Wednesday, 27th February

(Replaced Nasri) Looked the only real threat going forward, another promising performance and good that he got 45 minutes. Could see him close to starting at the weekend. Created the only chance.

Everton

3-1: Sunday, 13th May

Comments to follow.

Manchester United

0-0: Thursday, 10th May

Comments to follow.

Leicester City

2-0: Saturday, 5th May

(Replaced Masuaku) Comments to follow.

Manchester City

1-4: Sunday, 29th April

(Replaced Masuaku) Comments to follow.

Arsenal

1-4: Sunday, 22nd April

(Replaced Masuaku) Comments to follow.

Stoke City

1-1: Monday, 16th April

(Replaced Masuaku) Comments to follow.

Bournemouth

1-1: Saturday, 20th January

Manouvers so well in tight pockets of space. Was so influential to West Ham's attacking play that they lost their flair when he was replaced due to injury.

Shrewsbury Town

1-0: Tuesday, 16th January

Very decisive on the ball, able to beat defenders and get himself out of tight sutuations with his quick feet.

Huddersfield Town

4-1: Saturday, 13th January

Two goals to his name, Manu was simply too good for Huddersfield today.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-1: Thursday, 4th January

Very decisive on the ball, able to beat defenders and get himself out of tight sutuations with his quick feet.

West Bromwich Albion

2-1: Tuesday, 2nd January

Alongside Noble, was the engine room for West Ham's persistent attacks. Very good coordination and as ever, great close control.

Bournemouth

3-3: Tuesday, 26th December

West Ham's focal point going forward converting defence into attack in a flick of a switch with his agility and intelligence.

Stoke City

3-0: Saturday, 16th December

Comments to follow.

Arsenal

0-0: Wednesday, 13th December

Comments to follow.

Chelsea

1-0: Saturday, 9th December

Comments to follow.

Manchester City

1-2: Sunday, 3rd December

West Ham's focal point going forward converting defence into attack in a flick of a switch with his agility and intelligence.

Everton

0-4: Wednesday, 29th November

Comments to follow.

Leicester City

1-1: Friday, 24th November

Wasn't at his best, but was the reason behind West Ham's success at set pieces.

Watford

0-2: Sunday, 19th November

Comments to follow.

Liverpool

1-4: Saturday, 4th November

Provided one of the remarkably few joyous moments of the night with his goal and kept trying to push forward right until the last minute.

Crystal Palace

2-2: Saturday, 28th October

Comments to follow.

Tottenham Hotspur

3-2: Wednesday, 25th October

Comments to follow.

Brighton & Hove Albion

0-3: Friday, 20th October

Miles away from what he has been in the last two seasons. Poor passes and lack of skill.

Burnley

1-1: Saturday, 14th October

Having been out for a considerable amount of time due to injury, he failed to find the rythm of the match. Did show signs of what he is capable of on his day.

Newcastle United

0-3: Saturday, 26th August

(Replaced Rice) Comments to follow.

Fulham

2-1: Thursday, 20th July

Replaced at half time by Mark Noble.

Burnley

2-1: Sunday, 21st May

Classiest act on the pitch in a match that was desperately short of class. Just pipped for MOTM by Ayew.

Burnley

2-1: Sunday, 21st May

You can always rely on Lanzini to produce a top class performance. Still as creative and tenacious as ever even in a deeper role.

Liverpool

0-4: Sunday, 14th May

As ever the most skillful player in the West Ham team. When the ball is at his feet, anything can happen. Wasn't the best of days but there is one more match to remedy that.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-0: Friday, 5th May

Superb. Not the prettiest of goals but that’ll probably bother him about as little as it bothers the rest of us.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-0: Friday, 5th May

Well what can you say... He's different class. He makes things happen out of nowhere, turns defence into attack with one drop of the shoulder. His pace and intelligence unlocks defences. A massive goal that set West Ham on their way to a crucial three points. More than deserved his MOTM award.

Stoke City

0-0: Saturday, 29th April

Comments to follow.

Everton

0-0: Saturday, 22nd April

Comments to follow.

Sunderland

2-2: Saturday, 15th April

If we were going to do anything it was likely to come through him and Carroll. Probably the classiest player on the pitch in a match bereft of much in the way of class.

Swansea

1-0: Saturday, 8th April

As ever he was the focal point of creativity in a match that was rather short of the stuff. I do not want to see him dive again though.

Arsenal

0-3: Wednesday, 5th April

If we were going to do anything it was likely to come through him and Carroll. Probably the classiest player on the pitch in a match bereft of much in the way of class.

Hull City

1-2: Saturday, 1st April

If we were going to do anything it was likely to come through him and Carroll. Probably the classiest player on the pitch in a match bereft of much in the way of class.

Leicester City

2-3: Saturday, 18th March

At the heart of all the good stuff that we did. Fine free-kick. MOTM.

AFC Bournemouth

2-3: Saturday, 11th March

Bar one chance in the first half, he was invisible.

Chelsea

1-2: Monday, 6th March

Bar one chance in the first half, he was invisible.

Watford

1-1: Saturday, 25th February

Bar one chance in the first half, he was invisible.

West Bromwich Albion

2-2: Saturday, 11th February

Beginning to emerge from the shadow of that bloke who used to play for us. Constantly teasing and probing. Unlucky not to notch a double.

Southampton

3-1: Saturday, 4th February

Bar one chance in the first half, he was invisible.

Manchester City

0-4: Wednesday, 1st February

Bar one chance in the first half, he was invisible.

Middlesbrough

3-1: Saturday, 21st January

Given a new lease of life as the team's primary creative force, the wee man enjoyed another decent afternoon.

Crystal Palace

3-0: Saturday, 14th January

Showed signs of coming out of the shadows. Pulled strings and we would all be raving about his goal were it not for…..

Manchester City

0-5: Friday, 6th January

Not at all unfortunate to be hooked at half time because something had to change.

Manchester United

0-2: Monday, 2nd January

Not at all unfortunate to be hooked at half time because something had to change.

Leicester City

0-1: Saturday, 31st December

Not at all unfortunate to be hooked at half time because something had to change.

Swansea City

4-1: Monday, 26th December

Not at all unfortunate to be hooked at half time because something had to change.

Hull City

1-0: Saturday, 17th December

Not at all unfortunate to be hooked at half time because something had to change.

Southampton

0-3: Sunday, 25th September

Wasn’t quite the same after being kicked out of the game. Like Payet needs to impose himself on the game more.

Stoke City

1-2: Sunday, 15th May

Made little contribution to proceedings before going off at half time.

Manchester United

3-2: Tuesday, 10th May

Some fine work for the goal but overall a little on the quiet side.

West Bromwich Albion

1-1: Saturday, 30th April

Made little contribution to proceedings before going off at half time.

Watford

3-1: Wednesday, 20th April

Made little contribution to proceedings before going off at half time.

Leicester City

2-2: Sunday, 17th April

(Replaced Nolan) Enough useful touches to suggest that this may be a decent signing if he gets a run in the team.

Manchester United

1-2: Wednesday, 13th April

Flitted in and out of things a bit and his second half was more out than in.

Arsenal

3-3: Saturday, 9th April

Did not play.

Crystal Palace

2-2: Saturday, 2nd April

Quiet but took the goal well.

Chelsea

2-2: Saturday, 19th March

Fine goal and some excellent link up play throughout before tiring a bit in the second half.

Manchester United

1-1: Sunday, 13th March

Flitted in and out of things a bit and his second half was more out than in.

Everton

3-2: Saturday, 5th March

The goal was an absolute beaut. I just wish he were English so he could be ignored by Hodgson and kept under wraps for international breaks.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-0: Wednesday, 2nd March

Found it tough as Dimitri Payet's replacement in the centre of the park. Still managed to do what none of our strikers did though and found the back of the net late on.

Sunderland

1-0: Saturday, 27th February

Another not quite up to the heights he can reach but still not a bad game until he was subbed.

Blackburn Rovers

5-1: Sunday, 21st February

Another not quite up to the heights he can reach but still not a bad game until he was subbed.

Norwich City

2-2: Saturday, 13th February

Another not quite up to the heights he can reach but still not a bad game until he was subbed.

Newcastle United

1-2: Saturday, 16th January

A quieter game for him this evening – thugh he wasn’t shy of putting in what I believe we are supposed to refer to as “a shift”.

Wolves

1-0: Saturday, 9th January

Was looking good until his untimely premature exit.

Liverpool

2-0: Saturday, 2nd January

Was looking good until his untimely premature exit.

Southampton

2-1: Sunday, 27th December

(Replaced Song) A welcome return – in the second half he was everything that the luckless Zarate had tried to be in the first.

Stoke City

0-0: Saturday, 12th December

Made little contribution to proceedings before going off at half time.

Manchester United

0-0: Saturday, 5th December

Made little contribution to proceedings before going off at half time.

West Bromwich Albion

1-1: Sunday, 29th November

Made little contribution to proceedings before going off at half time.

Tottenham Hotspur

1-4: Sunday, 22nd November

Found it tough as Dimitri Payet's replacement in the centre of the park. Still managed to do what none of our strikers did though and found the back of the net late on.

Everton

1-1: Saturday, 7th November

The goal was an absolute beaut. I just wish he were English so he could be ignored by Hodgson and kept under wraps for international breaks.

Watford

0-2: Saturday, 31st October

Made little contribution to proceedings before going off at half time.

Chelsea

2-1: Saturday, 24th October

Lanzini and Payet alongside each other? That purring noise you can hear is coming from me. Worked damned hard off the ball as well, though that’s not what catches the eye.

Crystal Palace

3-1: Saturday, 17th October

Payet has been getting all the “best signing” plaudits but this chap has been a revelation. Yes his undoubted skills catch the eye but next time you watch him have a look at the donkey work he gets through to track back, Deserved the goal as reward for the hard work. MOTM.

Sunderland

2-2: Saturday, 3rd October

Another not quite up to the heights he can reach but still not a bad game until he was subbed.

Norwich City

2-2: Saturday, 26th September

Another not quite up to the heights he can reach but still not a bad game until he was subbed.

Newcastle United

2-0: Monday, 14th September

A quieter game for him this evening – thugh he wasn’t shy of putting in what I believe we are supposed to refer to as “a shift”.

Liverpool

3-0: Saturday, 29th August

Scored one, made one, popped up in attack, popped up in defence. In the city that the Beatles legged it from as soon as they could he was “Here, There and Everywhere”. MOTM.

Leicester City

1-2: Saturday, 15th August

(Replaced Nolan) Enough useful touches to suggest that this may be a decent signing if he gets a run in the team.

Arsenal

2-0: Sunday, 9th August

Did not play.

Arsenal

2-0: Sunday, 9th August

Did not play.
Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.

Manuel Lanzini did not play for West Ham during this season.