MATY RYAN 7

Very comfortable with the ball as Albion built from his penalty area. Almost beaten by a fluke and had no chance with Zaha goal.

MARTIN MONTOYA 7

Recalled at the expense of Alzate to take right-back slot. Got forward on the overlap time and again as an outlet as he pushed Albion forward. But Zaha got better of him for goal.

ADAM WEBSTER 7

Defensively sound alongside Dunk and then joined by Duffy late on for a back three. Composed as he helped deal with the big Benteke.

LEWIS DUNK 7

Took an arm in the face from Benteke in first half as he tussled with the big striker. Had a couple of chances from set-pieces he might have done better with.

DAN BURN 7

Composed again at the back in a four and able to stride forward. Strong in the challenge, notably when breaking up a couple of quick counter attacks.

YVES BISSOUMA 7

Came in as Potter tried to strike the balance left by Stephens’ ban. Grew in confidence and did well for a start in such a high pressure environment. Let Zaha know he was there but tired late on.

DAVY PROPPER 8

Industrious in the centre of midfield. Looked to cash in on Montoya’s willingness to burst forward. Took a booking for the team and showed a lovely range of passing.

PASCAL GROSS 7

Saw plenty of the ball in first half. Delivered some quality crosses but nobody could convert an assist he probable deserved.

AARON MOOY 8

Picks out pockets of space for Albion and just keeps working. Again produced some good link play and also went close with a decent first-half effort.

LEANDRO TROSSARD 7

Found plenty of space out on left touchline. Riedewald was taken off at half-time after failing to cope with him and supplied the cross for Maupay goal.

NEAL MAUPAY 8

Could have gone down under challenge from Tomkins when played in on goal in first half. Took his chance so well and is a player in form.

SUBS

Steven Alzate: Late introduction for Trossard as Albion tried to gain control of the game again.

Shane Duffy: Came on as Albion reshuffled in the latter stages.

Bernardo: Came on in stoppage time for Gross.