Listen - West Ham 0-1 Arsenal - Curbs concedes defeat

West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley conceded his side were second best throughout the afternoon. Despite chances coming their way, he added that the Hammers' lacked some good fortune needed to beat the top teams, with Robin Van Persie's header after 13 minutes the difference between the two.

And he also revealed in his post-match press conference that the injury hoodoo has struck again, after Craig Bellamy was forced to pull out prior to kick off, and Anton Ferdinand picking up a hamstring problem during the match.

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