Peterborough 0 West Brom 1 - Player Ratings
Joe Masi gives his player ratings following the 1-0 win at Peterborough.
Sam Johnstone
The England international didn’t really have to make a save of note. He did, though, do well sweeping up behind Albion’s high defensive line.
Sweeper-keeper 6
Semi Ajayi
Ajayi put in a steady defensive showing on his first start of the season. But he was also a real threat going forward and hit the post before smashing Albion’s dramatic late winner.
Match-winner 8
Kyle Bartley
Considering he was taken off at half-time after being sick in the dressing room, Bartley proved an assured presence.
Solid 6
Dara o’Shea
Man of the Match. O’Shea was strong in the air and also timed his challenges well. But his touch here was also exquisite with the defender producing a very slick double drag-back at one stage. The 22-year-old has had a fantastic start to the season.
Classy 8
Darnell Furlong
Energetic as always, Furlong delighted the away fans and enraged the home crowd by consistently using a supporter’s hoody to dry the ball before launching his long throws.
Inventive 6
Jake Livermore
Albion’s midfielder destroyer got about the pitch well to ensure Peterborough struggled to build any rhythm.
Quietly effective 7
Alex Mowatt
The midfielder has been outstanding since he arrived but he was a bit quieter here – with his set-pieces also not as dangerous as they have been.
Quiet 6
Conor Townsend
A quiet first-half, Townsend improved after the break when he moved into the back three where he looked assured.
Assured 6
Grady Diangana
Nobody questions his talent, but things just haven’t clicked yet for Diangana this season. A player who looks in need of a goal or assist to boost his confidence.
Lacking belief 5
Matt Phillips
Phillips really looks like he is enjoying his football in the central striker role. A threat throughout with his energy and direct running, he then did outstandingly well to create Ajayi’s winner.
Excellent 8
Karlan Grant
Bright in flashes, nothing seemed to come off for the forward.
Underwhelming 5
Subs
Adam Reach (for Bartley, 46), Jordan Hugill (for Diangana, 56). Subs not used: Palmer, Taylor, Gardner-Hickman, Snodgrass, Fellows.
