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West Ham boss Bilic counting on Lanzini to fill Payet void

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is counting on Manuel Lanzini to fill Dimitri Payet's void.

France star Payet this week rocked the Hammers by telling them he wants to leave and is refusing to play against Crystal Palace.

"Since I've been here we played Palace twice at Selhurst Park," said Bilic.

"Last year we won 3-1 and this year 1-0. Both of those were really good performances from us.

"Lanzini has scored three goals against them. He scored in the first game last season, he scored in the 2-2 draw at Upton Park and he scored the winner in the 1-0 game this season.

"Hopefully he is going to score again."

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