We had reached the 25th minute before Rob was forced to deal with a Chancel Mbemba back pass; experiencing a period of boredom the ten men in front of the United stopper haven't allowed him to enjoy since he broke into the first XI. The Republic of Ireland international was forced into a smart save at his near post after 43 minutes to deny Cheikhou Kouyaté, who had connected cleanly with a snap shot from inside the area. Elliot would make a couple crucial stops, and claims from dangerous Hammers crosses, in the second half. A very comfortable afternoon indeed.
