Source: PA
Hammers record vital win
West Ham's new owners were handed a timely reminder that Gianfranco Zola has all the credentials to lead the club to safety as they despatched Birmingham 2-0 at Upton Park.
A goal in each half from Alessandro Diamanti and Carlton Cole earned West Ham their first victory under the new regime.
City should have taken the lead in the 28th minute but Cameron Jerome shot wide of Green's right-hand upright from eight yards after Lee Bowyer had cleverly set him up with a short pass.
But West Ham went in front in the second minute of first-half injury time. City's Scott Dann was booked for a foul the penalty area and Diamanti sent the free-kick over the wall and into the top corner for the opening goal.
And the home side went 2-0 in front in the 67th minute when Faubert's right-wing cross was met by a diving header from Cole that went in off the far post.
Birmingham should have reduced the deficit with six minutes remaining but Phillips shot high over the bar with just Green to beat.
