West Ham United picked up a 3-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League yesterday to secure qualification for the Europa League next season.
First-half goals from Pablo Fornals and a late strike from Declan Rice sealed a hugely impressive season for the London club.
The Hammers will be slightly disappointed to have missed out on Champions League qualification after the position they were in a few weeks ago.
However, it has been a successful season for them, and they will be eager to build on the foundations they have laid.
The Londoners need a couple of intelligent signings to improve their attack and add some depth to their squad next year.
The home team were impressive against a mediocre Southampton side, and midfielder Fornals stood out with his spectacular display.
The midfielder not only scored a brace in the first half but his passing and creativity were also integral to the London side’s dominant performance.
The 25-year-old playmaker had a mixed start to the campaign but he has managed to win the fans over by the end of the season.
Some West Ham fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on his performance – here is what they had to say.
Pablo Fornals 😍😍😍😍⚒⚒⚒⚒ #COYI
— Chris Sharp (@TheRealCSharp) May 23, 2021
Pablo Fornals scoring 3 times in 2 days, things you love to see⚒ pic.twitter.com/jmC5qg74uf
— Bryan O Mahony (@bryan_mahony) May 23, 2021
Pablo Fornals I'm in love ❤️❤️
— Jones ☆ 🎮 (@RockyWhu) May 23, 2021
• 5 duels won
• 5 ball recoveries
• 4 shots
• 3 shots on target
• 3 tackles
• 3 chances created
• 2 goals
• 1 assistPablo Fornals, my hero my mate ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5Waf4eDrWm
— West Ham (C)entral 🏆 (@WestHam_Central) May 23, 2021
Pablo Fornals’ game by numbers vs. Southampton:
83% pass accuracy
15 final third passes attempted
14 final third passes completed
4 shots [3 on target]3 chances created
3 interceptions
3 tackles
2 goalsFantastic performance. 🇪🇸👏 pic.twitter.com/8nfItL1XtH
— Dan Woffenden (@danwoff98) May 23, 2021
Pablo Fornals in that first half 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/u0v18I86hw
— West Ham News & Views (@WestHamViews_) May 23, 2021
Pablo Fornals vs Southampton:
• 50 touches
• 5 duels won
• 5 ball recoveries
• 4 shots
• 3 shots on target
• 3 tackles
• 3 chances created
• 2 goals
• 1 assistPulled out a MOTM performance right when we needed him too! 🙌⚒ #COYI pic.twitter.com/CWFA7E5oXr
— West Ham News & Views (@WestHamViews_) May 23, 2021
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