West Ham United’s Michail Antonio found it strange to score

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Manuel Pellegrini’s West Ham United side won 3-1 against Cardiff City last night.

Michail Antonio has told West Ham United’s official website that he found it strange that he opened his Premier League goalscoring account for the season while playing at right-back.

Antonio has struggled to find the back of the net for West Ham this campaign, despite being used as a striker on occasion by Manuel Pellegrini.

The former Nottingham Forest man showed his versatility last night, as he played in defence against Cardiff City.

Antonio scored West Ham’s third goal in the contest, as they picked up a comfortable win.

And the 28-year-old said: “I’m buzzing to score. It’s my first Premier League goal of the season and hopefully I can add to the tally now. It’s strange that I’ve been playing up front, right wing, left wing and now I’ve played at right back I get the goal!”

Lucas Perez had scored twice for West Ham before Antonio found the back of the net to wrap up the three points.

The Hammers have now recorded back-to-back victories to elevate themselves up the Premier League table.

West Ham are now up to 12th place in the league standings, and sit just five points away from sixth placed Bournemouth.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side are next in action at the weekend when they take on Watford.