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For a convincing-looking scoreline this was a rather unconvincing-looking performance from West Ham as they clung on to beat Burnley 5-3.

The Irons were grateful for a five goal cushion after the visitors staged a late comeback that threatened to deny Gianfranco Zola's men all three points.

The Italian job is only half done at Upton Park but if Gianfranco Zola has his way it will be a whole lot nearer completion come the end of the season.

Saturday's Premier League trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers sees the Irons begin their challenge for a top six finish and UEFA Europa League qualification.

West Ham emerged from a fractious encounter against Italian side Napoli relieved not to have added to their injury list.

What should have been a celebratory match degenerated into an ugly encounter as the visitors employed a less than friendly approach, culminating in one of their players being sent off for a bad challenge on Herita Ilunga.