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First-half goals by Shinji Okazaki and Riyad Mahrez put Leicester in control and although the host hit back through Dimitri Payet after the break, West Ham was unable to fix the damage at Upton Park.

The 6.05 ft striker played a crucial part in his teams’ victory over Arsenal last Sunday and will be hopeful of making it to the squad that faces Leicester City this coming weekend.

West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic admits he seriously considered signing Joey Barton this week.