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West Ham replacing mural of Dimitri Payet with Andy Carroll wall painting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14:  The Dimitri Payet of West Ham United sign is seen outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between West Ham Uni
Image: The mural of Dimitri Payet is in the process of being removed

West Ham have revealed they are in the process of replacing the mural of Dimitri Payet outside the London Stadium ahead of Wednesday's clash with Manchester City.

The mural of Payet, which included a picture of the France international, his number and the words of the song dedicated to him, will be replaced by a new wall painting celebrating Andy Carroll's recent bicycle kick goal against Crystal Palace.

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Payet finally completed a £25m return to Marseille on Sunday having informed manager Slaven Bilic of his desire to leave the Hammers for family reasons on January 12.

West Ham United's English striker Andy Carroll shoots to score their second goal with this bicycle kick during the English Premier League football match be
Image: A new mural of Andy Carroll will replace the one of Payet

The new mural will include a picture of Carroll in mid-air as well as his name and number and will be installed in time for the home match against Pep Guardiola's side.

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West Ham boss Slaven Bilic says he wishes Payet well after joining Marseille for £25m and says the player has got his way

Carroll followed up his sensational bicycle kick against Palace with a further two strikes against Middlesbrough helping West Ham make it two wins from two without Payet.

He is in line to start against City having shaken off a slight groin problem suffered at the Riverside.

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