West Ham United ended their four-game winless run in the Premier League on Sunday with a 3-0 victory at home to Hull City.
The Hammers made amends for a disappointing first-half display on 49 minutes when Andy Carroll found the net to put them 1-0 up.
Morgan Amalfitano then doubled their advantage on 69 minutes before Stewart Downing sealed the points just four minutes later.
Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the action between the two sides in East London.
Match statistics
WEST HAM
Shots: 17
On target: 6
Possession: 54%
Corners: 4
Fouls: 5
HULL
Shots: 9
On target: 3
Possession: 46%
Corners: 7
Fouls: 14
Was the result fair?
West Ham were lucky to still be in the game at half time, but an improved performance after the break saw them come away with a deserved win. While Hull might count themselves unfortunate not to have earned at least a point, some poor finishing cost them dearly in the end.
West Ham's performance
This was a classic game of two halves from the Hammers, who were woeful in the first half before turning things around in the second. Nothing worked for them during the opening 45 minutes: their passing was poor, their movement was non-existent and they were only level going into the break due to Hull's inability to convert one of their chances.
Sam Allardyce obviously had words at half time because the hosts looked rejuvenated when they came back out. The likes of Downing and Carroll were more involved, helping West Ham pin Hull back for long periods of sustained pressure. The goals came soon after, allowing the home side to close out the match in some comfort.
Hull's performance
The Tigers were easily the best team out on the pitch in the first half as they ran rings around West Ham. Sone Aluko in particular looked a constant threat, giving James Tomkins and his defensive colleagues a torrid time with his pace and skill. However, a lack of finishing in front of goal meant that Hull were unable to make their dominance count when it mattered.
From the second half onwards it was a one-sided contest as the hosts scored an early goal and then controlled the game. Hull were forced further back and they struggled to cope with West Ham's resurgence, eventually falling apart at the seams. It could have been a completely different afternoon for Steve Bruce's men had they found the net in the opening half, but instead they were made to pay.
Sports Mole's man of the match
Stewart Downing: The midfielder struggled to get involved in the first half, as did the rest of his West Ham teammates, but he came alive after the break with a dynamic performance. Downing's vision and movement gave Hull plenty of problems and he capped a fine display with a tidy goal to seal the points for his side.
Biggest gaffe
Hull should have taken the lead in the first half when Aluko teed up Jake Livermore inside the box. Despite having plenty of space to get a shot off, the midfielder tried to thread the ball back to Aluko before West Ham cleared the danger.
Referee performance
Martin Atkinson enjoyed a solid afternoon, allowing the game to flow and be played at an entertaining pace. He showed no fear in brandishing his yellow card, while a penalty appeal from Hull during the opening stages was correctly turned away after the ball had hit Mark Noble on the arm from close range.
What next?
West Ham: The Hammers continue their FA Cup campaign next Sunday when they travel to League One side Bristol City.
Hull: The Tigers are back in action on January 31 with the visit of Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Jack Prescott
