Marko Arnautovic says he is committed to West Ham United

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Marko Arnautovic joined West Ham United from Stoke City in the summer transfer window.

West Ham United winger Marko Arnautovic has hit out at his critics, as quoted by The London Evening Standard.

Arnautovic has struggled to play well for West Ham so far this season following his move from Stoke City in the summer transfer window.

As reported by The London Evening Standard, the Hammers had to pay Stoke a transfer fee of £25 million in order to secure the services of the 28-year-old, who can also operate as a forward.

The Austria international has yet to score or provide an assist in the Premier League and also been sent off on one occasion.

There have been criticisms aimed at Arnautovic, who has now hit back and has made it clear that he is committed to the Hammers.

According to The Mirror, new West Ham manager David Moyes could sell the winger as he has been given the authority to sell any player he thinks is not suitable to his needs.

“Most of them have no work, probably no life and no idea,” The London Evening Standard quotes Arnautovic as saying. “I respect every real fan, so don’t get me wrong.

“They were all happy to have me come to West Ham because I had done very well at Stoke but they only see what happens in the stadium, they do not see what you do at training and in private. I am highly motivated.

“I know I have a strong character, I know I can get back to where I was. I have lost nothing and I’m not in crisis. West Ham can count on me 100 per cent.”

“I am not saying Gary Neville is a nobody,” added Arnautovic about criticism aimed at him by Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. “He has accomplished a lot in his life, he is a legend. But as a coach? Let him stay on the TV.”

West Ham are third from bottom in the Premier League table at the moment with just nine points from 11 matches.