Marko Arnautovic is backing West Ham United to win their fifth consecutive Premier League match when Watford visit London Stadium on Saturday.
The Irons have been in excellent form over the festive period so far, beating Newcastle, Cardiff City, Crystal Palace and most recently Fulham, to climb into the top half of the table.
With the Hammers just two points off of sixth in the Premier League, Arnautovic believes his teammates are in good shape, and feels a five run in a row is coming this weekend.
“I’m very proud of the team,” Arnautovic told West Ham TV. “In recent games, we’ve been playing very well, and I’m very happy that the team have got four in a row, and we keep climbing up.
We’ve been playing very well, and I’m very happy that the team have got four in a row. I hope our boys give everything to get five.
Marko Arnautovic
“I hope, at the weekend as well, against Watford; home game, with the fans behind us, I hope our boys give everything to get five in a row, and we keep looking forward.
“The way the team are playing, I might have to stay out of the team!”
The 29-year-old has been out with injury since coming off in the first half of the home win over Cardiff, but Arnautovic is on the road to recovery.
Manager Manuel Pellegrini suggested this week that Arnautovic could return to training with the rest of the first team next week, and the prolific forward is ready to get back to wearing the Claret and Blue.
He continued: “I’m feeling good. I’m nearly there. I have another scan on Sunday to see how it’s going.
“We are looking forward towards next week. I’m not sure for Southampton or for Burnley, but, I’m almost there.”
Arnautovic was speaking at the Official West Ham United Store in Lakeside after meeting hundreds of Hammers supporters at a signing session.
The Austrian posed for photos, gave out autographs, and laughed with fans on Thursday afternoon, and was happy to help spread some Christmas spirit among the fans.
“It always has a big meaning to players, to meet the fans,” Arnautovic added. “It’s nice to see kids, when you can put a smile on their face, especially before Christmas.
“It has been a good day.”