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Dimitri Payet was West Ham's beauty but Michail Antonio is their beast… the Hammers should hand him his new £70,000-per-week contract before someone like Chelsea comes calling

West Ham lost Dimitri Payet in January then Andy Carroll in February. There in their absence, though, was Michail Antonio – also affectionately known as Mr Fix It.

The 26-year-old – a prime example of how to progress from non-League to the Premier League – has turned into Slaven Bilic's unlikely star attraction at the London Stadium.

This season alone West Ham's utility man been used in defence, midfield and attack. He is universal, unique and fits in anywhere. If anyone deserves a new deal, it's him.

Michail Antonio has been outstanding for Slaven Bilic's West Ham this season
Michail Antonio has been outstanding for Slaven Bilic's West Ham this season
Antonio celebrates after scoring for West Ham in their 2-2 draw at Anfield back in December
Antonio celebrates after scoring for West Ham in their 2-2 draw at Anfield back in December
The versatile Antonio, 26, has played in a number of positions for the Hammers this season
The versatile Antonio, 26, has played in a number of positions for the Hammers this season

Antonio is fifth in the Premier League for the amount of duels he's won this season (186).