West Ham striker Michail Antonio was in impressive form once again as David Moyes’ side made it two wins from two in Europe.
The Hammers cemented their place at the top of Group H with a 2-0 victory over Austrian Bundesliga side Rapid Wien on Thursday night.
Despite failing to get on the scoresheet on this occasion, the 31-year-old Jamaica international was at the heart of matters for the hosts.
Commenting for BT Sport, Lucy Ward was suitably impressed by the Iron.
It’s a great story, and he’s played in all different positions. Since he’s been with David Moyes, he’s refined him into a proper centre-forward who can finish. He has all the attributes to be a top, top centre-forward.
It was another pulsating performance in a long line of recent standout displays from Antonio.
Providing one assist, two key passes and creating another big chance, the newly capped Jamaica ace earned a 7.10 Sofascore rating.
Now boasting 10 direct goal contributions in just seven appearances across all competitions, Antonio is certainly enjoying a remarkable start to the 2021/22 campaign.
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Things couldn’t be better at the London Stadium right now.
A real handful on this form, Antonio’s pace and power make the London-born ace a difficult proposition for any defender.
Performances such as this from the talismanic forward, coupled with the driving force from midfield in the shape of Declan Rice make West Ham a difficult prospect for any side.
Moyes’ and Antonio’s attentions will now turn to a meeting with a newly promoted Brentford side looking to build on an impressive 3-3 draw against Liverpool last weekend.
