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Bilic backs West Ham for Europe

West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic says his side can justifiably set their sights on Europe after their 2-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday.

Headed goals in each half from Michail Antonio and Andy Carroll secured back-to-back victories for the London club and moved them two points ahead of Jurgen Klopp's side in the Premier League table.

"It's a great win - I think we deserved it," he said afterwards.

"We defended well because you have to. We had many opportunities, scored a couple of great goals and kept a clean sheet.

"We are going to have our ups and downs but we are definitely a good team. We had a couple of dodgy results at home earlier in the season but since then we have been solid and not conceding many goals."

Asked about his European ambitions, he added: "It's definitely moving that way.

"We're disappointed how we played in the Europa League earlier in the season - but looking back maybe it was a good thing. We've got high ambitions."

Manuel Lanzini was forced off in the first half of Saturday's win and Bilic later confirmed he has suffered a groin problem.

"I hope he will only be out for a short time," the West Ham manager continued.