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David Moyes insists Manuel Lanzini is 'an important player' for West Ham but admits competition in the squad high after the arrival of eight new players in the summer

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West Ham manager David Moyes reveals experienced Manuel Lanzini remains 'an important player', despite limited appearances this season.

The Argentina midfielder signed for the club six years ago and since has made well over 200 appearances, with most of them coming under Moyes.

This season, however, the West Ham boss has handed the 29-year-old former River Plate star only four Premier League games.

West Ham boss David Moyes reveals experienced Manuel Lanzini remains 'an important player'

That could change today (SUN) as Moyes plots how to beat Crystal Palace at the London Stadium.

It was pointed out to the Scottish coach that Lanzini has scored more goals against Palace than any other team in his career (six in ten games).