Matthew Upson says West Ham can go into their clash with Arsenal full of confidence after Saturday's victory over Manchester United.
Upson, who played for Arsenal between 1997 and January 2003, said there was "not really" any extra incentive for him to do well at his former club.
"I have been back a few times now so it is the same as every week," he added. That consistency of focus regardless of the opposition is something the 28-year-old has been keen to stress this campaign, with the key to treat every match as if it was a major encounter.
"It is something we need to learn from and apply that same level of focus and determination every week, regardless of whether it is Manchester United or Reading or whoever comes to Upton Park. We need to set about them in the same fashion."