The West Ham defender posted more interceptions than any other player this weekend.
Middlesbrough’s Christian Stuani celebrates scoring their first goal with Viktor Fischer
West Ham United’s defence saw an upturn in form on Saturday afternoon as they played out a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.
The goal was the 17th that they have conceded so far this season but given they had conceded 11 goals in their last three games, manager Slaven Bilic will be slightly pleased to see just the one going in.
The key to limiting Boro to a solo goal was the performance of Winston Reid, who took a step towards getting back to his best in the game.
West Ham United’s Sam Byram, Cheikhou Kouyate and Winston Reid look dejected after FC Astra Giurgiu’s first goal
One stat clearly demonstrates this: the number of interceptions he managed to post.
He registered 11 in total more than any other player in the rest of the Premier League games this weekend.
His closest competitor was Manchester City’s Nicolas Otamendi, who posted eight, while Manchester United’s Ander Herrera and Sunderland’s John O’Shea managed seven.
West Ham United’s Winston Reid remonstrates with the assistant referee before being booked
Impressive work from Reid then, whom West Ham will be hoping performs in a similar manner in the coming weeks.
They certainly need him to do so, with their porous defensive displays so far leaving them in a relegation battle at present.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic
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