Gary O'Neil believes the experience at West Ham United has helped the club push six points clear of the relegation zone.
The Hammers beat West Bromwich Albion 3-1 last weekend before holding Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Sunday and O'Neil feels it is down to the know-how of the backroom staff and some of the playing squad to be in the position they are.
"We maybe had the edge because we have got a lot of players and the manager and staff who have played and worked in the Premier League before," he said.
"We were only down for a season as well so the lads are used to playing in the PL so we maybe took to it quicker than they did.
"We also we had a slightly easier run of fixtures at the start that helped us build up some momentum."
He added: "We've always said we want to finish as high as we can, we weren't just focusing on avoiding relegation.
"Our aim was always to finish as high up as possible, we want to get to 40 (points) first to make well and truly sure we are safe but then by no means will we stop there."
