Manuel Lanzini is no stranger to scoring a wonder goal this season and few could forget his memorable strike against Everton at the Boleyn Ground back in November.
However, the Argentine star went one better at the weekend and fired a stunning strike past Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois into the top corner at Stamford Bridge.
Lanzini has been one of the star performers for the east London Club this season following his loan move from Al Jazira last summer and has played a major role in helping the Hammers make a strong challenge for a top four finish.
The 23-year-old was thrilled to net his fifth goal of the campaign against Chelsea and says he is relishing his partnership with Dimitri Payet in the West Ham team this season.
Lanzini said: “It was a nice strike and I am really happy to get back on the score sheet, especially to give us the lead like it did.
“Dimitri and I get along very well. The ball fell to me and I shot at goal. I am very happy that it went in.
“I am looking forward to seeing it again because when you are on the pitch, you don’t always see the movement of the ball. I think it was similar to the one I scored against Everton at Upton Park.
“The goal was great and we were able to celebrate it, but the overriding feeling is one of disappointment, to leave without the three points.”
Lanzini is upset that the Hammers failed to hold onto a victory which would have seen them move back into the top four after Cesc Fabregas netted a controversial penalty with just three minutes left on the clock.
The Hammers forward was also disappointed over the first goal by Fabregas on the stroke of half-time after the defensive wall were positioned 12-yards from the goal instead of the required 10.
Lanzini added: “We are all very disappointed because we knew that there wasn’t very long to go. I think there is controversy over both of their goals.
“Their first goal came just before half-time and then their second goal came right at the end.
“When you are winning and then to concede an equaliser in that way, you end up with a sour taste in the mouth.
“We can’t use this as excuse though, because that is what happened, but that is the reason that we are bitterly disappointed.
“Let’s hope (we can get a top four finish). I think we need to continue working the way we are and to keep focussing on the next game. We will see if the points we manage to get will help us towards our goal.”