Overall, West Ham have been improving all around. Zabaleta has his FanDuel average near 14 points, and his play has been elevated by that of Felipe Anderson ($9,000), a player that is on the receiving end of Zabaleta crosses from the right side.

Defense is still Zabaleta's main responsibility. He averages over eight defensive actions per match. He has 14 clearances in the last 2 matches as well. Although last game was the first time in five performances he did not draw at least one foul, Zabaleta had his best passing numbers of the season.

Zabaleta has said the team is rounding into form and called West Ham an offensive team. He can get more involved offensively while maintaining solid defensive work against the worst attack in the league.