West Ham are out of the Premier League relegation zone after snatching a key win against Aston Villa at Upton Park.
Zavon Hines scored from close range for the Hammers to seal a 2-1 victory. It's the first time West Ham have won at home in the league this season.
The result was a big blow to Villa, who would have moved up to fourth in the table had they been able to win.
Mark Noble's penalty put West Ham in front just before half-time, but Ashley Young curled in an equaliser for Villa.
That goal came moments after Young had seen a penalty saved brilliantly by West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green.
After the match West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola said: "I'm delighted with the win, but I expect to get three points more regularly.
"It was a massive win, because the confidence it will give to the players will be big."
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