In one moment of clarity here on the South Coast, Lucas Paqueta turned gorgeously past Bournemouth’s Philip, nutmegging him in the process and leaving the Dane smiling wryly with embarrassment.
Outlined in that moment was the quality of Paqueta. This hard-fought opening-day draw for West Ham came in spite of a quiet display by the Brazilian — but the skill to beat Philip demonstrated why Manchester City are willing to part with considerable money as they attempt to prise him away.
