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Sun 23 July 2017 19:11, UK

By Derek Smithson

West Ham attacker Marko Arnautovic has highlighted the qualities of his new teammates Joe Hart and Pablo Zabaleta.

The trio are all new arrivals at the London Stadium this summer as manager Slaven Bilic looks to rebuild his squad.

Arnautovic, 28, has completed a move to the Hammers from Stoke and will be looking to be a goalscoring threat in London.

Meanwhile, they have have also added England goalkeeper Hart on loan from Manchester City and secured a deal for defender Zabaleta following his release from the Etihad Stadium.

Arnautovic has explained the quality within the squad and feels the new arrivals from Man City are “top players”, while also predicting that West Ham are in for a good season.

“West Ham have a lot of quality players here,” Arnautovic said, as quoted by the club’s official website. “When you look at the squad, every player is one who is in that bracket.

“Now, Joe Hart and Zabaleta have come in as well. They have a lot of experience in the Premier League, they have played for Man City and are top players.

“I think we are going to make a good season, and I hope that everyone stays healthy, without injuries and we can show some good football.”

Arnautovic will be under pressure to create chances for his teammates at West Ham and will surely want to improve on his goal tally of seven from last season too.

The Austria international is set to freshen up the attacking options in the side, while Bilic has also focused on improving the defence.

Hart and Zabaleta have vast experience in England’s top flight, having won the Premier League twice together at Man City.

They are likely to come straight into the West Ham backline and tasked with improving their defensive record.

In other West Ham news, David Gold has revealed why the club’s youngster has not featured in pre-season.

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