Marko Arnautovic shines on home debut but Slaven Bilic wants more from West Ham's record signing

Arnautovic laid on goals for Angelo Ogbonna and Diafra Sakho in his home debut
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Duncan Bech19 September 2017

Slaven Bilic watched Marko Arnautovic inspire West Ham to a 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Bolton and then demanded more from the Austrian playmaker.

Arnautovic marked his home debut after joining for £25million from Stoke during the summer by setting up goals for Angelo Ogbonna and Diafra Sakho before Arthur Masuaku struck an outstanding third deep into injury time.

The Hammers' record signing was sent off for use of the elbow against Southampton last month in only his second appearance, delaying his first outing at London Stadium, and Bilic insisted his performance against Bolton began his path to redemption.

"I could have asked for more. I want him to do more. He's got that quality and that something extra," Bilic said.

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"I like him as a player, but sometimes he gets happy with the few things that he does when I want him to push the borders.

"I know what he's capable of and I want him to keep molesting the opposition and never be happy in a positive way. But of course he did the job here.

"After what happened last month, this is the beginning of the comeback for him."

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