Manchester United striker Robin van Persie was delighted with victory over West Ham United.

The result moved Louis van Gaal's men up to seventh in the table with van Persie hoping the win can spur the Reds on now.

"I think this goes even further than three points," Van Persie told MUTV. "It was absolutely vital to get the three points for everyone's belief and the fans' belief. They were right behind us and were absolutely great.

"I thought we played really well in the first half but in the second it was a completely different game because of the red card. At times it was a bit nerve-wracking but we did ever so well and everyone fought really hard.

"It was a bit frustrating to concede a goal when we did because in that period in the game the only way they looked like scoring was from a set-piece and it happened, just before half-time. That was a bad moment for us but I think we did really in the end to win this game. For everyone involved with Manchester United I think this is about more than just the three points."