Gianfranco Zola claimed that Stoke midfielder Rory Delap was lucky not to be sent off for kicking Luis Boa Morte just before half-time. The high-flying Hammers won anyway in the cauldron of the Britannia Stadium, emerging with precious points thanks to Diego Tristan's swerving free-kick. They can now set their sights on Europe next season - amazing, given that Zola's men were many people's tip for relegation late last year. Super strike: Diego Tristan thumps home the winner Stoke v West Ham: How the game unfoldedSTOKE
Source: Daily_Mail