Half-Time Report: West Ham United, Hull City goalless as Sone Aluko runs show

It's currently goalless between West Ham United and Hull City in their Premier League clash at Upton Park this afternoon, despite a first half full of attacking intent from both sides.

The visitors made a bright start to the game, Sone Aluko weaving past the Hammers defence and seeing shots blocked away on two occasions.

In the fifth minute, Steve Bruce's charges could have easily got themselves in front when the Nigerian international cut the ball back to Ahmed Elmohamady, but the subsequent effort was scuffed wide.

The pendulum instantly swung the way of the hosts, however, as Aaron Cresswell lashed a long-range drive past the top corner, and just moments later, Enner Valencia dragged a shot wide from the edge of the area.

Sam Allardyce's charges continued to press and were nearly rewarded in the 12th minute when Curtis Davies denied Valencia, with the subsequent corner headed over by James Tomkins.

The 25-year-old Hammers defender was not quite so apt at the back, however, as Aluko once again skipped past him with ease, but the Hull striker hesitated for too long in the box and was eventually dispossessed.

West Ham were by no means under the cosh, and drew gasps from the crowd five minutes before the break as a cross following a poorly cleared corner fell to Valencia, who smacked a header against the crossbar.