With West Brom on the horizon, Slaven Bilic has Marko Arnautovic eligible again – but should the Austrian start?
Arnautovic was shown a straight red card against Southampton on the opening day for violent conduct. The former Stoke City star has now served his three match suspension and could return to the starting lineup at The Hawthorns on Saturday.
Whether Bilic starts him has been argued amongst Hammers fans this week after finally securing their first win of the season in a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town.
Javier Hernandez was pushed onto the flank on Monday night as Slav recalled Andy Carroll to lead the line. However, the Mexican was largely ineffective in a unnatural position for him.
His replacement Andre Ayew changed the game however. The Ghanaian created one and scored another and has stated his claim for a starting role against Tony Pulis’ side.
The West Ham fans on Twitter are far from unanimous in whether Arnautovic should immediately be recalled…
Same lineup from the Huddersfield game surely for West Brom. Arnautovic on the bench.
— Luke ⚒ (@lukejessop16) September 15, 2017
Really expecting a lot from Arnautovic tomorrow, he's gonna wanna make it up to the fans
— ⚒Ben⚒ (@BenWHUnited) September 15, 2017
Unchanged. I wouldn't change a winning team https://t.co/OgXclkcqW8
— MR ⚒ (@WHU_MR2013) September 15, 2017
What changes would you make to the side this weekend?
I'd personally bring Arnautovic in for Carroll. #WHUFC #COYI
— West Ham Fan Zone (@WHUFCFZ) September 15, 2017
Looking forward to see Arnautovic come back, he's gonna be great for us.
— Luke ⚒ (@lukejessop16) September 15, 2017
Arnautovic doesn't deserve to start
— Michail (@_antxnio_) September 15, 2017