West Ham gave their European ambitions a timely boost as a superb second-half display saw the Hammers thrash struggling Hull 3-0 at Upton Park.

West Brom 1 Newcastle 0

BOTH Arsene Wenger and Theo Walcott have been at pains to insist this week that Arsenal are not a one-man team but with Robin van Persie left on the bench against Marseille, there was a lack of inspiration as they were held to a disappointing draw at the Emirates.