Antonio - We have still got everything to play for

Michail Antonio insists the Club have still got everything to play for and hopes the Boleyn Ground will remain a fortress

West Ham United midfielder Michail Antonio insists the Club have still got everything to play for and hopes the Boleyn Ground will remain a fortress as the Hammers look to keep alive their hopes of securing a European place.


The 2-2 draw with Leicester on Sunday kept Slaven Bilic's side three points behind Manchester United in fifth place.


The Hammers were heading for a victory after late goals from Andy Carroll and a wonder strike from Aaron Cresswell helped the east London Club stage a dramatic comeback against the Premier League leaders.


But Leicester were awarded a controversial penalty in the 95th minute which Leonardo Ulloa converted and the West Ham players were forced to settle for a point.


Antonio is refusing to be affected by the late drama at the King Power Stadium and hopes the impressive unbeaten run in the Premier League at the Boleyn Ground will help them get back to winning ways when they face Watford on Wednesday night.


Antonio said: “We were trying to be tight at the back and they were trying to find a way through and they got the penalty right at the end.


“We have just got to look forward now and try and forget this game.


“We have still got everything to play for. The Boleyn Ground has been a fortress for us this season and we have only lost once in the FA Cup since August so hopefully we can keep going and pushing on.”


Antonio was pleased to see Cresswell back on the scoresheet following his first goal since Boxing Day, but it was certainly worth waiting for as he struck a superb left-foot shot into the roof of the net.


Antonio added: “What a strike that was from Aaron. He has hit that very well and we see him do that in training as well. It was great technique.”


Having played in the Midlands, Antonio knows what it would mean for Leicester to win the Premier League this season.


The 26-year-old also feels it would be great for the whole league if a team outside the top six could win the top flight.


“I wish Leicester good luck for the rest of the season and I hope they can do it.


“It will be good for the Premier League if they can do it and it gives everyone a boost for next season that any team can win it.”