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Victory over Manchester City helped West Ham to move up to 7th position in the table.

West Ham were far better team than Manchester City and Jack Collison’s second half goal gave them a well deserved victory.

Robinho had missed a sitter for the visitors, prodding wide from six yards, while he also forced a brilliant save from Rob Green with an impromptu flick.

The visitors, who beat FC Copenhagen of Denmark to reach the last 16 of the Uefa Cup on Thursday, appeared subdued, their play lacking any real urgency.

Highlights

This Season’s Reverse Fixture

Manchester City 3-0 West Ham United

24 August 2008 – Ref: Howard Webb
Man City scorers: Sturridge 65, Elano 70, 76
Sent Off: Noble (West Ham) 38

Referee

Mike Dean (Wirral)