Allardyce delighted with Zarate performance

Zarate was an unused substitute in the club's Premier League opener against Tottenham last weekend but Allardyce gave him his first start at Selhurst Park, and he repaid that faith with a thunderous strike from the edge of the penalty area in the 34th minute.

That set the visitors on their way to all three points, and West Ham boss Allardyce was delighted with the forward's all-round performance.

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