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Dimitri Payet's Rabona assist will make you pick your jaw off the floor

Published Nov. 15, 2016 2:41 p.m. ET

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Thomas Hautmann

Dimitri Payet has been a revelation ever since he arrived at West Ham last summer, developing into one of the Premier League’s best playmakers and deadliest free kick specialists.

But what the 29-year-old, late-blooming Frenchman did on Saturday against Watford might be his best highlight yet.

With the Hammers up 1-0 in the first half, Payet whipped out the ol’ Rabona cross and it was right on the money for Michail Antonio's second goal -- and Payet's second assist -- of the afternoon.

A thing of absolute beauty. From the initial step-over that freezes Miguel Britos, to Payet turning away for that nonchalant “Yeah, I’m the man” celebration, everything was perfect.

Assist of the season? I’d say we’ve got an early frontrunner.

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