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West Ham star Michail Antonio promises to mock Callum Wilson with celebration if he scores against Newcastle

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WEST HAM striker Michail Antonio has got a special celebration prepared for Newcastle counterpart Callum Wilson if he scores when the two sides meet this weekend.

Antonio, 31, and Wilson, 29, have struck up a close friendship since beginning the Footballer’s Football Podcast together.

West Ham star Antonio’s got a special celebration lined up for fellow podcaster WilsonCredit: Getty
Wilson won’t be playing due to an injury he picked upCredit: The Times

But the friends will become rivals on Saturday when their respective sides meet in the Premier League – in what has become a must-win game for both parties.

The Hammers need to clinch three points to keep their hopes of Champions League football alive, while the Magpies need the points in their battle for survival.

And Hammers ace Antonio let his Toon pal Wilson he plans to show no remorse when the teams lock horns at midday tomorrow at the London Stadium.

Antonio also revealed that he’s got a unique celebration lined up especially for Wilson if he manages to get on the score-sheet and sink the Magpies.

Antonio mused on the podcast to Wilson: “Three points are needed to be fair, we’re going for this fourth spot so we can’t let up.

“We have to go for it, and as much as I like you and the relationship that we’ve built on this podcast, we can’t let up, and if I score this weekend I will throw up a W for you.”

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Unfortunately for Wilson, he won’t be able to get do the same during the encounter as he’s out injured.

But despite his bravado, Antonio’s aware that beating the Magpies – who have been on an impressive run of form as of late – won’t be easy.

Eddie Howe’s Toon troops have won their last three Prem games on the trot with the help of record signing Kieran Trippier’s goals.

Trippier came to the rescue for the Magpies last week when he scored a stunning free-kick in their 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

But the Hammers will be relieved they won’t have to deal with the ex-Atletico Madrid star as he was also injured during the Villa game following his heroics.

The Hammers in contrast dropped two points in their 2-2 draw with Leicester City last week amid the East London club’s Kurt Zouma cat-kicking controversy that Antonio was vocal about.

Speaking on the threat Newcastle pose, Antonio added: “It is definitely going to be a hard game with the way you guys have performed in the past few weeks, you see the resilience in your team, and we’ve shown that as well.

“We’ve basically gotten things even though we’ve not performed at our best.”

If Antonio does get on the score-sheet and perform his ‘W’ celebration, it won’t be the first time he’s celebrated in a unique way.

During the Hammers’ win over Crystal Palace last month, Antonio dived on the ground and performed a Mortal-Kombat tribute move after his goal.

And he also went into Neo from The Matrix mode when he hit the back of the net against Tottenham last year.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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