Source: SKY_Sports
Zola hopes to keep Upson
Gianfranco Zola is confident Matthew Upson will stay at West Ham United after the defender scored in the opening day win at Wolves.
Upson has been linked with a move to Manchester City should the big-spending Premier League club fail to persuade Everton to sell Joleon Lescott.
Aston Villa have also been mooted as admirers of the Hammers centre-half, who headed home his club's second goal in the 2-0 success at Molineux.
Hammers boss Zola was pleased to see Upson on the scoresheet and is optimistic of still having the England international in his squad when the transfer window closes.
"I am pleased with his performance and his goal," said Zola.
"In the week we have been talking about that. He said to me he would like to score more goals.
"After today's match he came to me and said we have to talk more often. I said anytime.
"He played well. I know he is a very good player. I am very happy to keep him. Hopefully he will stay with us."
Mark Noble had opened the scoring for West Ham midway through the first half and Zola wants his midfield players to weigh in with more goals this season..
He added: "That is one part of our game we need to improve as we know that we can produce some good football.
"We have to make sure goals come from other players, not just Carlton Cole. Today has been good. We scored two goals, one from a defender, one from a midfielder.
"We were very professional. It was a good game for us. We gave them some chances, but from our point of view we created so many opportunities to score.
"I am pleased as it has been a good performance and a perfect way to start the season. The team looked in control of the game. When you are winning 1-0, something can happen and you obviously fear something like that. Fortunately the team was focused."
