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Why full-backs were key for super Saints

Things seem to be going from bad to worse for West Ham, who looked all over the place at the back as they lost 3-0 at home to Southampton.

But when I analyse how a game has been won and lost for MOTD2, I always look at it from the positive side first and, for all of West Ham's problems, Saints put in an excellent attacking performance.

This is how the game was won.

Bertrand and Cedric both superb at getting forward

Southampton's full-backs Ryan Bertrand and Cedric Soares held the key to their victory.