Marko Arnautovic has been key for David Moyes during West Ham’s recent turnaround in form.
Mark Noble of West Ham United celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match against Stoke City.
A 3-0 away victory over Stoke City has given West Ham United a two-point cushion between themselves and the relegation zone as David Moyes continues to turn things around after being appointed manager.
Moyes has guided the Hammers to two wins and a draw from their last three league outings, which also included tough home fixtures against Arsenal and Chelsea.
David Moyes, manager of West Ham United, celebrates their win at the end of the Premier League match against Stoke City.
Arnautovic was on target at the Bet365 Stadium against his former club, just as he was when the Blues visited East London a week prior to finally open his West Ham account.
In fact it has been the turnaround in form of the 28-year-old since a club record £20m (BBC) switch from Stoke over the summer that has perhaps been Moyes’ biggest achievement since becoming boss.
Marko Arnautovic of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Premier League match against Stoke City.
Arnautovic was in danger of becoming an expensive flop at the London Stadium as his below par performances contributed to the team slipping into the bottom three.
However, Moyes has moved the Austria international into a striker role and he has flourished as a result and if this is the 54-year-old’s best system then the forward has a key role to play in it.
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