Source: PA
Jordan slams Hammers to the bottom
Jordan Henderson's first goal of the season sent West Ham back to the foot of the Barclays Premier League table as Sunderland ended their recent revival.
The 20-year-old England international struck 11 minutes before the break to give his side an advantage they refused to surrender despite second half pressure from the visitors.
Victor Obinna came closest to snatching a point with a 79th-minute effort which hit the outside of the post, but the Black Cats were good value for a victory which left them in seventh place.
As the first half wore on, Sunderland started to threaten on a more regular basis and, after Darren Bent had warmed Robert Green's hands with a dipping long-range shot, they forced their way ahead 11 minutes before the break.
Record signing Asamoah Gyan, back in the starting line-up in place of Bolo Zenden, found space down the right before squaring for Henderson to guide the ball deftly past Green.
