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Player Ratings: West Ham United 2-0 Queens Park Rangers

Sports Mole rates those who took to the field in today's Premier League match between West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers.

Queens Park Rangers are still without an away point in the Premier League this season after another scoreless defeat at West Ham United.

Harry Redknapp's side fell behind inside five minutes when Nedum Onuoha unfortunately kneed the ball into his own net.

West Ham's lead was doubled shortly before the hour mark when Diafra Sakho nodded home from close range.

Here, Sports Mole gives each of those who took to the field at Upton Park a rating out of 10.


West Ham players, including Enner Valencia and Stewart Downing, celebrate after Nedum Onuoha of QPR scored an own goal during the Barclays Premier League match on October 5, 2014© Getty Images

WEST HAM

Goal

Adrian: Was called into action on just three occasions and didn't make any mistakes. Did particularly well to hold a dipping drive in the dying stages from Mutch. (6/10)

Defence

Carl Jenkinson: Came in for the injured Guy Demel and gave a solid performance. Nothing spectacular. (6/10)

James Tomkins: Looked dangerous going forward as well as solid at the back and provided the assist for the second. He was probably going for goal himself, but did well to hook it into a dangerous area for Sakho to nod in. (7/10)

Winston Reid: Rarely troubled and looked assured when dealing with the threat of Austin. (6/10)

Aaron Cresswell: Particularly impressive when bombing forward in the first half, but failed to find a teammate with some good crossing opportunities. Booked for a foul late on. (6/10)

Midfield

Morgan Amalfitano: One of three creative midfielders in the West Ham lineup and couldn't produce as much spark as the other two. (6/10)

Alex Song: Continues to impress for the Hammers. Was a beast in both the air and the tackle. (7/10)

Stewart Downing: Produced the odd sparkling moment, but faded in and out of the game. (6/10)

Mauro Zarate: Our man of the match. Before he was taken off in the 76th minute he was the brightest of those in claret and blue. Particularly shone with his nifty feet in the first half. (7/10)

Attack

Diafra Sakho: It's now five goals in five starts for Sakho with West Ham. Couldn't miss with his header for the second goal and also applied the pressure that saw Onuoha knee into his own net. (7/10)

Enner Valencia: Forming a strong partnership with Sakho but was outshone by his partner. The duo are certainly an energetic handful that will cause any defence problems. (6/10)

Substitutes

Kevin Nolan: Replaced Zarate and squandered a great chance to put West Ham three up in the final 10 minutes. (5/10)

Matt Jarvis: His first appearance of the season after returning to full fitness. Came on with five minutes left so had little time to affect a game which was already burning out. (6/10)


West Ham United's Cameroonian midfielder Alex Song (L) vies with Queens Park Rangers' Brazilian midfielder Sandro (R) during the English Premier League football match © Getty Images

QPR

Goal

Robert Green: Could do nothing about either goal and aside from that was rarely troubled. Did well to hold Nolan's shot late on. (6/10)

Defence

Nedum Onuoha: Unfortunate that the early corner came off his knee and bobbled in. After that he got forward well and blasted a good effort over the bar. (6/10)

Rio Ferdinand: Became the 11th player to reach 500 Premier League appearances and was arguably at fault for the second goal by allowing Tomkins to roll him and cross for Sakho. (6/10)

Steven Caulker: Dealt fairly well with the Sakho-Valencia duo. Barely noticeable for the most part. (6/10)

Armand Traore: Probably QPR's best player. The left-back was good in the air and tried to get forward where possible. (7/10)

Midfield

Junior Hoilett: Taken off at half time for Zamora after an ineffectual display in the opening 45. (5/10)

Karl Henry: Earned another start and did his usual job of breaking up the play. (6/10)

Sandro: Received an early booking and was then removed midway through the second half. Like Henry, a bullish midfielder who did his job but little else. (6/10)

Leroy Fer: Passed the ball well, but didn't do enough breaking forward with the defensive duo of Henry and Sandro behind. (6/10)

Niko Kranjcar: Like the rest of the QPR midfield, didn't do anywhere near enough to support Austin up front. Denied another free-kick goal by Adrian's save. Came off with 12 left. (6/10)

Attack

Charlie Austin: Left isolated but still didn't take the odd chance when it came his way. (5/10)

Substitutes

Bobby Zamora: Came on at half time and instantly set up a good chance for Austin. Faded after that. (6/10)

Adel Taarabt: Replaced Sandro for more creativity and almost netted a stunner with a rocket that whistled past the post. (6/10)

Jordan Mutch: Back from injury and got a bit of action at the end. Like Taarabt, took a pop from distance but couldn't beat Adrian. (6/10)


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