Former Premier League attacking midfielder Paul Merson has been singing the praises of in form West Ham forward Michail Antonio.
The 31-year-old ace has made a flying start to the 2021/22 campaign and took his personal goal contribution tally to seven from three matches on Saturday afternoon.
Albeit not enough to secure all three points, Antonio assisted Pablo Fornals’ opener against Crystal Palace before restoring the lead at the London Stadium momentarily.
Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of the clash (via Football Daily on Twitter), Merson was in awe of the talismanic frontman.
I’m a massive fan, I really am. I like everything about him as I say. If I’m a centre half I do not want to play against him.
Antonio now averages a remarkable 8.47 (Sofascore) having earned an 8.50 rating in the 2-2 draw with the Eagles.
So far this season the soon to be Jamaica international has scored four and assisted three goals and is in danger of eclipsing the 15 goal contributions achieved last term prior to Christmas.
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The decision to covert Antonio into a recognised striker has turned out to be a masterstroke
Previously a versatile operator without a position to call home, the Londoner has never looked back following the shift.
Despite the star performance, a draw was a fair result as West Ham struggled defensively – something David Moyes will hope the confirmed arrival of Kurt Zouma can rectify.
