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Match in a Minute: Phil Thompson's verdict on West Ham 1-1 Middlesbrough

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Phil Thompson gives his review on the match at the London Stadium between West Ham and Middlesbrough.

We gave Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson just 60 seconds to sum up his thoughts on West Ham's home 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.

In a match between two teams struggling for form after respective four and three-match losing runs in the Premier League, they remained goalless at the break.

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Cristhian Stuani's header put Middlesbrough in front, goal line technology confirming it had crossed the line before Mark Noble could clear.

West Ham levelled quickly, however, and they did so with the game's main talking point, a wonderful solo goal from Dimitri Payet.

Cristhian Stuani celebrates scoring his goal for Middlesbrough with Viktor Fischer
Image: Cristhian Stuani celebrates scoring his goal for Middlesbrough with Viktor Fischer

The Frenchman collected the ball on the left touchline before cutting in to beat five men then shoot back across goal and past Victor Valdes.

West Ham United's French midfielder Dimitri Payet (L) scores
Image: West Ham United's French midfielder Dimitri Payet (L) scores

The draw means West Ham and Middlesbrough remain in 18th and 16th in the table, and both also still winless in the Premier League since August 21.

See what Thompson had to make of the game at the London Stadium by clicking the video above to play.

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