My stand out player to date in my view has been James Rodriguez of Everton FC. He has taken to the Premier League "like a duck to water". The 29-year-old Columbia attacking midfielder was signed in the offseason from Spanish giants Real Madrid for a fee believed to be around 20 million pounds. He signed on a two-year contract for the Toffees. In the opening four games of the season James has scored three goals and assisted two and in general, has been at the hub of everything that Everton have done well in the attacking third of the pitch. A huge factor getting James to the Premier League was the fact that his old manager who he played under at Real Madrid is the current Everton gaffer. Italian Carlo Ancelotti is the man in question that attracted the flamboyant winger to the Premier League. They had a very good relationship at Real Madrid and they wanted to rekindle that at Everton. James has formed a frightening partnership with Everton duo Richarlison and Dominic
This was a three in the morning kick-off for me as I am residing in South Korea. My alarm was set and I was fully expecting Wolves to play us off the park from the first whistle. I wake up bleary eyed and find a good stream on my laptop to watch the clash.
What I witnessed was a real breath of fresh air from West Ham. We looked superb, pinging the ball around well and chasing down every loose ball all over the pitch. In our previous league game against Arsenal, we had played brilliantly but didn't get our just rewards for our efforts in a 2-1 loss at the Emirates.
At the forefront of this was former Hull City winger Jarrod Bowen who was a menace all evening for the Wolves backline. He opened the scoring after just 17 minutes with a brilliant solo goal. He received a pass from a quick free-kick and dribbled towards the box beating three Wolves defenders. He then curled an unstoppable effort passed Rui Patricio to put the hosts ahead.
West Ham doubled their lead 12 minutes after the interval through Bowen again. He was first to react when the ball came back of the post tapping in from three yards out.
The Hammers scored a third after 66 minutes when Wolves striker Raul Jimenez back defending a corner diverted the ball into his own net. This was after a Tomas Soucek header hit Raul on his back before flying into the goal.
Then to put the icing on the cake in stoppage time substitute Sebastian Haller nodded home from a great Arthur Masuaku in the penalty area. It was a first league win for the Hammers after losing their first two fixtures of the 2020/2021 campaign.
It was a brilliant performance from West Ham United and not one I saw coming after the unrest surrounding the club at present. Onward and upwards I am hoping for David Moyes' squad.
Key Words and Expressions
residing- To live in a particular place.
play us off the park- To outplay a team or individual in a game.
bleary eyed- Seemingly looking very tired.
pinging- Passing the ball very well with quick, sharp movements.
just rewards- Someone's huge effort wasn't rewarded accordingly.
menace- A person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger.
react- to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something.
diverted- To make somebody/something change direction.
icing on the cake- To make a good thing even better by improving it even further.
unrest- A situation in which people are angry and likely to protest or fight.
Put the words and expressions into the blanks correctly
The driver behind me was slow to __________________ and he hit my back bumper.
The owners of West Ham United have caused a lot of ____________________ from their lack of leadership at the helm.
When I was growing up in school the boy sitting next to me was a _________________________. He kept getting in trouble with all the teachers.
There was a huge traffic jam on the highway. All cars were ________________ through another city to avoid the roadworks.
I think my boss was out drinking last night. He came into the office all _______________________ this morning.
I have been _____________________ in Hungary now for 12 years.
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