Said Benrahma insists he is no show pony and is happy with how David Moyes has drip fed him into the West Ham team

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Exciting West Ham United new boy Said Benrahma was finally given his full debut in the 2-1 win over Leeds.

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For West Ham fans it was long overdue.

West Ham have made their best start to a season for five years.

Some West Ham fans were frustrated by lack of Benrahma game time

And that has made integrating their star signing of the summer all the more difficult.

David Moyes has stuck to his guns over team selection and formation and the results speak for themselves.

But some West Ham fans were desperate to see Benrahma unleashed after a series of brief cameos.

They finally got their wish when the Algerian magician was handed his first start at Leeds.

Benrahma shone, showing his array of skills and going close to scoring on a number of occasions.

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West Ham fans had voiced concerns that Benrahma – who is officially on loan with an obligation to buy – may regret joining the east Londoners given his lack of game time.

But the 25-year-old has stated he is happy with how Moyes has treated him and drip-fed him into Premier League life (whufc.com).

“I am so happy for my first start, I am happy we won and that I played 84 minutes,” he told whufc.com.

“Step by step, game after game and the more I play, I am getting a good feeling with the team and I am happy with the way I am adapting.

“All my teammates and coaches have helped me to settle in here at the club, which has been good for me.”

‘I’m no show pony’ says Benrahma

When West Ham were being linked with Benrahma many suggested he was not a Moyes signing.

That is something the Scot has denied since, insisting he has the say on all transfers and that included Benrahma, read full story here.

The inference was that Benrahma was something of a show pony who would not work hard enough to cement a place in a Moyes team.

But Benrahma also told whufc.com that he only uses his skill if it benefits the team.

“I play for the team and to be effective, not for myself, and the purpose of this skill is to create a chance or a goal,” he added.

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