West Ham hold on to beat Norwich

[Folami David]

West Ham returned to winning ways for the first time in six outings as first-half goals from Mark Noble and Joey O'Brien were good enough to beat Norwich 2 goals to 1 in controversial fashion at Upton Park on Tuesday.
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It was a much needed win for the club, who moved six points away from the relegation zone and picked up maximum points for the 1st time since defeating Chlsea 3 goals to 1.
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Scotland defender Rusell Martin pulled a goal back for Norwich in the dying minutes but it wasn't enough to salvage something from a right contest.
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West Ham were able to weather the frantic final few minutes as Allardyce and his players started the year with a confidence boosting them.