West Ham beats Hull 3-0 in Premier League
LONDON (AP) - ˆWest Ham gave its European ambitions a timely boost as a superb second-half display saw the Hammers thrash struggling Hull 3-0 at Upton Park on Sunday.
ˆSam Allardyce's side was booed off at halftime after a dismal opening period but Hull paid the price for some lackluster finishing as Andy Carroll, Morgan Amalfitano and Stewart Downing all found the net after the interval.
ˆWest Ham climbs above Liverpool into seventh while Hull manager Steve Bruce has now overseen just two wins in 15 league games.
ˆThis victory puts the Hammers back in touch with the top four and was particularly important given their next seven fixtures include Liverpool, Manchester United, Southampton, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal.
West Ham's Stewart Downing, center, celebrates with teammates Enner Valencia, left, and Carl Jenkinson after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Hull City at Upton Park stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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West Ham's Andy Carroll, right, competes for the ball with Hull City's Curtis Davies during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Hull City at Upton Park stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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West Ham's Andy Carroll, right, scores past Hull City's goalkeeper Allan McGregor and Curtis Davies during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Hull City at Upton Park stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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West Ham's Stewart Downing celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Hull City at Upton Park stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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