Mark Noble admitted some relief after having a say in both of West Ham's goals in their 2-1 defeat of Manchester United.
"We just needed to get around them and not let them play because they are the best in the country - them and Arsenal - at passing the ball, so we really got in and around them and spoilt the way they play. We really excelled ourselves."
Noble, with two second-half set-pieces, helped the Hammers score quickfire goals through Anton Ferdinand and Matthew Upson in the 76th and 81st minutes.
"It was nice for me to set up the two goals from a free-kick and a corner, so I ain't gonna be too harsh on myself for missing that chance!
"Merve (Mervyn Day) always says when I have come on in the last couple of games - 'you take the set-plays'. I took it upon myself to do that and thank God they were OK. We really cracked on and I am happy for Matty and Anton that they got their goals."