West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna produced a solid performance to help his side earn a clean sheet. 10-man West Ham held on for a 0-0 draw in an end-to-end game against Aston Villa.
The Hammers travelled to Villa Park on Monday night knowing a win would take them third. But Arthur Masuaku’s red card in the second-half damaged the hopes of winning the game.
As both teams pushed for a late winner, West Ham were often caught on the counter-attack by Aston Villa. With dangerous players like Wesley Moraes, Jack Grealish and John McGinn, the Irons defenders had to be on red alert at all times.
Ogbonna was immense at the back, forming a solid partnership with Issa Diop to see it out for a 0-0 draw. The Italian defender was often criticised last season but he has turned things around this year.
The 31-year-old made three clearances and a block (stats via WhoScored) to play his part in West Ham’s second clean sheet in a row. He has now made that position his own, replacing Fabian Balbuena at the back. Here are some West Ham fans reacting to his display.
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