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HULL City made it four wins out of four against London teams with a 1-0 victory over West Ham United yesterday.
Fans were ecstatic as the Tigers' dream start to their first season in the top flight continued with four straight wins over clubs from the capital in front of a record KC Stadium football crowd of 24,896.
Fulham, Arsenal, Tottenham and now West Ham have all been humbled by Phil Brown's men, echoing the title of Hull band the Housemartins's 1986 debut album, London 0 Hull 4.
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The Black and Amber Army are now hoping Chelsea, who come to Hull on October 29, will be the next London scalp.
Supporter Richard Jackson, 35, of Castle Grange, west Hull, watched City's victory with his daughter, Megan, eight.
He said: "Bring on Chelsea. What a top result."
Given the Tigers fantastic form in the season so far, many City fans were confident of victory against the Hammers.
Some waved Brazilian flags in a bid to spur South American star Geovanni – who hit the back of the net against Fulham, Arsenal and Tottenham – on to score against yet another London side.
But it was not until the 51st minute City broke the deadlock against Gianfranco Zola's West Ham side.
The crowd erupted when Michael Turner's header put the Tigers in the lead.
Supporters chanted: "Are you Scunthorpe in disguise?" – referring to the similar team colours shared by West Ham and the League One side.
It was City's fifth win in the top flight and their third victory in a row.
Taking the three points sees them retain third spot in the Premier League.
Comments
by Pete, Hull
Monday, October 20 2008, 6:56PM
“I support Hull FC, but think it brilliant the way City are doing. Great for the City and by definition, all of us”
by carl, hull
Monday, October 20 2008, 2:15PM
“Turner for England!”
by J Oliver, NorthEast
Monday, October 20 2008, 2:10PM
“How cool is this guy? Love him. Excellent work, keep it up. Beginning to wonder if Browny has sold his soul to Satan..this is all so unreal.”
by Emma, Hull
Monday, October 20 2008, 11:58AM
“Loved every second of it - proud to be from Hull. Bring on Chelsea !! London 0 Hull 5”
by Katie, Hull, East
Monday, October 20 2008, 11:16AM
“Thats why northeners are the best! Makes me proud to be from 'Ull :)”
by John, Newport
Monday, October 20 2008, 10:15AM
“Not a football fan but hats off to giant killers Hull for pulling it off again.
Let's hope their standards do not drop.”
by Rachel, Hull
Monday, October 20 2008, 9:57AM
“Come on you Ull!!!!!!!”
by Matt, London
Monday, October 20 2008, 9:27AM
“It's great to be an 'Ull lad in the Big Smoke right now! Cm'on U 'Ull!”
by john, Hull
Monday, October 20 2008, 8:43AM
“c'mon city!! :)”
by Mick, Hull
Monday, October 20 2008, 7:13AM
“I thought hull lookied abit slow in defence and midfield not as good as when playing arsenal, West brom will be a serious threat if they dont tighten up abit phil brown was sizing them up as i seen him at the manu utd game on saturday, Hope city keep going well tho.”