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The stands at Upton Park were rapidly emptying long before James Tomkins headed home a late consolation goal for West Ham on Saturday.

The recent improved mood around the club was blown away in the face of a devastating display from Manchester City, that all-but consigns the Irons to the dreaded bottom-at-Christmas slot.

West Ham signed off a difficult season in some style with a deserved draw against Manchester City.

The Irons produced one of their best displays of recent weeks in what could be manager Gianfranco Zola's last game in charge as they held the Manchester millionaires at Upton Park.

West Ham entertain Manchester City on Sunday in the last game of what has been a turbulent season at Upton Park.

Neither side has much to play for apart from some prize money and their pride, so fans could be forgiven for expecting a footballing exhibition, although they might not get one.

Carlos Tevez put his former team to the sword as he scored twice to condemn West Ham to their fourth defeat in a row.

The Argentinian striker's brace and a Martin Petrov free-kick meant Gianfranco Zola's men left Eastlands still looking for their first Premier League win since the opening day.

West Ham slipped into the bottom three of the Premier League over the weekend and face a difficult task to climb out again at Manchester City this evening.

Results meant the Hammers dropped down the table without playing a game but with just four points from their first five games the need to improve is urgent.

WEST Ham will spend their Bank Holiday weekend in sunny Manchester where they take on Mark Hughes' City side on Sunday afternoon.

The Hammers will be looking for their first away win of the season and their first win on City's home patch since April 2003.