The Hammers went in to the game only one place above the relegation zone after no victories in their last 7 games. A deflected Valon Behrami goal in the first half was enough to secure all three points in a comparatively dull game.
Zola told the Daily Star, "All my players were outstanding but Matthew was absolutely perfect."
"I told him I could not award him a mark out of 10 because I would have had to give him 11.
"I cannot remember him losing one challenge. It was a brilliant display especially after his performance for