Angelo Ogbonna says Sunday’s performance at Manchester City gives the Hammers a platform to build from, even if they were denied a point by David Silva’s late winner.
West Ham fought bravely at Etihad Stadium and, for a spell around half-time, Ogbonna’s towering header had them dreaming of becoming the first team to defeat Pep Guardiola’s men this season.
Ultimately, City’s second half possession and pressure was made to count by goals from Nicolas Otamendi and Silva, and although Ogbonna was disappointed to end up on the losing side, he said there was plenty to be proud of.
I think we played a really good game and maybe deserved to take a point home
Angelo Ogbonna
He said: “I think it was a positive performance for us, because after we lost in midweek against Everton we’ve come back on Sunday and responded. Mentally I think it’s good for us, the way we approached the game.
“The result is difficult to take. It was a tough game but we scored in the first half and were a little bit unlucky.
“Against a big team it’s difficult to keep the ball, but we had our chance from a corner, and we counter-attacked with Michail Antonio as well.
“You have to stay compact against Manchester City and then try to run in behind. We did that and I think we played a really good game and maybe deserved to take a point home.”