West Ham vs Southampton: Three Match Takeaways after last day loss

By Joe Mcindoe | May 25, 2021

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Declan Rice of West Ham United holds off Nathan Redmond of Southampton during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on May 23, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of fans will be allowed into Premier League stadiums as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease in the UK. (Photo by John Sibley - Pool/Getty Images) /

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Jan Bednarek of Southampton (Photo by John Sibley – Pool/Getty Images) /

The season ends with a whimper as Southampton fall to West Ham 3-0

A Pablo Fornals’ brace handed the Hammers all three points, a late Declan Rice strike just compounded Southampton’s misery.

The result sees Saints finish in a rather indifferent 15th position. The Londoners meanwhile make their way into a well-deserved Europa League spot. David Moyes’ men complete the term in sixth place.

Despite having the better of the opening exchanges SFC faded as the usual defensive howlers cost them dearly. Disappointingly the performance represents nothing fans haven’t seen before.

Brief hope aside, this last outing is the embodiment of the worst issues plaguing the club.

That having been said here are the three key takeaways from West Ham 3 Southampton 0. Brace yourself, it’s going to be painful.