Southampton vs West Ham: Premier League – Key Players

By Joe Mcindoe | Dec 30, 2020

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Theo Walcott of Southampton runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Southampton and West Ham United at St Mary's Stadium on December 29, 2020 in Southampton, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images) /

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Theo Walcott of Southampton (Photo by Peter Cziborra – Pool/Getty Images) /

Theo Walcott

Ultimately, Saints struggled to break down the opposition. The host’s patients were seldom rewarded as their sights on goal were rare.

Walcott proved a welcome exception to the studied buildup, instead driving attacks forward with pace. The former academy product had a quieter second half but managed to cause problems in the first.