Michail Antonio produced a magnificent performance to sign off the season on a high. West Ham beat Watford with a comfortable 4-1 victory on the final day of the season.
This secured a top half finish as West Ham leapfrogged Watford to end the season in 10th place. Antonio more than played his part in the victory.
The 29-year-old was heavily involved in the first goal. Mark Noble played the ball into Antonio's feet and his first-team return pass ended up being an assist for the skipper.
For West Ham's second goal, Antonio did brilliantly to hold off several defenders and unleash a powerful shot which hit the bar before Manuel Lanzini headed in the rebound.
Antonio then won a penalty in the second half, which Noble converted, to put the Hammers 4-1 up and on the road to victory. He also drew the foul which forced the referee to send Jose Holebas off with a straight red card.
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The ex-Nottingham Forest man received some criticism at the beginning of this season but he has turned things around.
With six league goals and four assists this season, Antonio has proven his importance to the team. His goal against Tottenham Hotspur recently will also be fondly remembered.
West Ham fans are delighted to have the Antonio of old back. He is showing his pace, strength and desire to run at goal. Here are some tweets discussing his performance.
I have been proven wrong on Michail Antonio. He has been sensational lately. All I ask is he stays away from the Krispy Kreme and the weight room on the summer. Imagine this guy all season round.
— Pep (@UglyKidPep) May 12, 2019
@Michailantonio has been a beast today!!.
More please next season#whufc #COYI @WestHamUtd
— DJ Rowland Samuel (@djrowsam) May 12, 2019
Antonio absolutely bossing it again, don't go anywhere @Michailantonio #coyi
— Matt T (@jondahlsamba) May 12, 2019
Love the fact that Michail Antonio has remembered how to play football again.
— Joshua Rolfe (@JoshRolfe) May 12, 2019
He deserved a goal today, superb performance and was instrumental in 2 obviously. This is the best form I have ever seen him in
— Richard Knott (@RichardKnott2) May 12, 2019
I love Michail Antonio. So much.
— Elliot Buckley (@ElliotBuckley94) May 12, 2019
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