West Ham captain Mark Noble would have enjoyed leading his team to victory over bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The Hammers became the first away team to score and win at the newly opened Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, thanks to Michail Antonio’s goal.
And Noble produced a captain’s performance to guide his local team to a historic triumph.
Mark Noble against Spurs
Noble produced a typical performance, commanding his troops and charging around the midfield with urgency and passion.
The 31-year-old took 76 touches and completed 59 passes – both more than any other West Ham player. He also provided two key passes (stats via Who Scored).
With three tackles and two interceptions, Noble’s defensive contribution was vital. Sitting in front of the defence, Noble and Declan Rice provided solid protection for the back four.
Having grown up as a boyhood West Ham fan, Noble would have dreamed of days like yesterday. Even though West Ham are sitting in mid-table with little to play for, Noble helped West Ham make history and give the fans an unforgettable afternoon.
Here are some tweets from West Ham fans discussing Noble’s impressive performance in claret and blue.
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