"We had a job to do tonight and after an edgey start we played some terrific stuff," beamed Pardew after the game.
"We've been threatening to bash a team for a while.
And on hat-trick hero Matthew Etherington, the Hammers boss said: "Matthew Etherington is a big player for us and he's got better and better all season. I'm pleased to see him with a smile on his face.
"We're buoyant now and putting pressure on Norwich and West Brom at the top."