Ian Wright thrilled by Michail Antonio for West Ham v Spurs
West Ham United deservedly scored a late winner to pick up all three points against Spurs in a 1-0 victory at the London Stadium.
Michail Antonio grabbed the goal as he so often does for the Irons, converting from a corner when getting ahead of Harry Kane.
Ian Wright was thrilled by the Jamaican international and his physicality as he bullied the Tottenham defence with ease.
Speaking on Match of the Day 2, Wright was thrilled by the matchwinner at the London Stadium yet again.
“He is pretty difficult to deal with,” he said.
“You look at Romero, he couldn’t deal with him all day – he was talking to the midfield, just get it over there, let me battle him. Look, just eases him off.
“Causing problems all day with his physicality. This is his goal, sticks out a foot and that’s what you get. It’s a great ball and he stuck his leg out and gets the goal.”
Bully.
We have seen this so many times already over the past two seasons, yet no club or defence seems to have an answer to stop Antonio.
David Moyes will have been delighted with his only striker yesterday, and this new plan to keep him fit is working a treat.
After missing the win over Genk, Antonio was revitalised and Christian Romero simply couldn’t handle him one little bit – and we saw that in his frustration.
It was fitting that he got the winner in the end, and Aaron Cresswell’s ball was good enough to win any game.
Long may this continue at the London Stadium, with anyone leaving knowing they have been in a real battle, especially those having to mark Antonio.
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