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West Ham fans rave about something Michail Antonio did against West Brom in the 74th minute

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West Ham United earned a vital three points against West Brom last night. Michail Antonio played a key role in his side’s victory and some Hammers fans raved about the powerful striker’s bulldozing run in the 74th minute.

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The 30-year-old was out injured for quite some time at the end of last year.

West Ham really missed him during his absence. He just gives us a real outlet when we’re under the cosh what with his power and pace.

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Antonio recently returned to action and he has totally transformed the way we attack once again.

The former Nottingham Forest man was brilliant yet again last night. He didn’t stop working and won the game for the Hammers with a well-taken goal in the 66th minute.

The West Ham fans were more impressed with something else that Antonio did, however.

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In the 74th minute, the 30-year-old broke away inside his own half and strode purposefully up the pitch.

As Matheus Pereira attempted to challenge Michy, the Hammers ace barged the Brazilian out the way with ease. It was a move that would have been right at home in an NFL match.

And some West Ham fans lauded Antonio after one of his quintessential ‘beast mode’ moments…