Hammers unbeaten run continues as Tigers tamed

IN-FORM striker Carlton Cole struck again as West Ham extended their unbeaten run with a comfortable 2-0 win at Upton Park against fast-fading Hull — who lost a sixth successive Barclays Premier League game.

The former Chelsea trainee made it six goals in seven games to help the Irons consolidate their position in the top half of the table.

Italian David Di Michele put the home side ahead in the first half, after Mark Noble’s penalty was earlier saved by inspired Hull keeper Matt Duke. New signing Savio Nsereko came off the bench for the final few minutes, but by then the job was done.