Patrick Vieira will know a thing or two about what makes a good midfielder.
And Conor Gallagher provided further evidence to suggest the Frenchman has got his hands on one with a second successive standout Premier League performance.
On his debut against Brentford the on-loan Chelsea midfielder caught the eye with an all-action display in a goalless draw.
At the London Stadium he scored the two goals – and first of Vieira’s reign - to earn them a battling draw at as they came from behind twice to halt West Ham’s perfect start to the campaign.