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West Ham captain Noble 'felt sick as a pig' after missing penalty against Man Utd

West Ham United captain Mark Noble says he felt "as sick as a pig" after missing a penalty against Manchester United last weekend.

The Hammers veteran was brought on to take the stoppage-time spot-kick, but David De Gea denied the penalty to seal victory for the Red Devils.

West Ham got revenge on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side with a 1-0 win in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, and Noble opened up on his experience when speaking after the game.

"The last couple of days have been tough but you put your boots back on and come out to play. You could call it two glorified B teams but I thought the players were fantastic," said Noble.

"Things happen in football and sport. Sunday night at home I felt sick as a pig but you wake up in the morning and go to training to get ready for Wednesday. I have missed penalties in the past but because of the occasion it was maybe so hyped. We came to Old Trafford, one of the greatest places in the world, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

"It gives a chances to players who don't play regularly and when you go get a chance you have to take it. All in all, a great night for West Ham and a fantastic night for myself. Victories at Manchester United don't come a lot."

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