The Hammers completed back to back for the first time since last October with a stirling performance against local rivals Tottenham at the Boleyn Ground this afternoon.
And star of the show - naturally - was former Spurs player Les Ferdinand, who moved to the Hammers from their local rivals only last month.Despite sustaining a damaged eye socket in a 14th minute challenge with Dean Richards the striker refused to be substituted and led from the front as a rejuvenated Hammers side proved too strong for their desperately under-par opponents.
Ferdinand was rewarded with a part in both goals; the first coming four minutes from half-time, when a powerful drive by Ferdinand from the edge of the box proved too much for Kasey Keller, who allowed the ball to slip through his grasp.
And the 35-year-old target man was heavily involved in the second, which was despatched by Michael Carrick following a melee involving Ferdinand.
The win drew West Ham level on points with Bolton, although Sam Allardyce's side have a game in hand.
West Ham United: James, Johnson, Repka, Pearce, Brevett, Sinclair, Bowyer, Carrick, Cole, L Ferdinand (Hutchison 62), Defoe.
Subs not used: Van Der Gouw, Breen, Moncur, Cisse.
Tottenham: Keller, Bunjevcevic (Thatcher 45), King, Richards, Carr, Davies, Anderton, Etherington (Acimovic 76), Taricco, Sheringham, Doherty (Freund 66).
Subs not used: Sullivan, Toda.
Goals: Ferdinand (31), Carrick (47)
Booked: Johnson, Bowyer, Cole, Taricco, Davies.
Attendance: 35,049.
Referee: Neale Barry.
KUMB Man of the Match: Les Ferdinand.
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