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Everton had to come from behind after Carlton Cole's 11th-minute opener but drew level through Leon Osman shortly before the interval.

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Time to celebrate: Yakubu grabbed Everton's last-gasp winner at Upton Park

And the win was secured two minutes from time when Yakubu pounced on a defensive howler from Danny Gabiddon to score his sixth goal in four matches, and 10th for Everton since completing an £11.25million summer move from Middlesbrough.

Victory extended Everton's unbeaten streak to 11 games and Moyes wants to make that 12 when his side return to Upton Park for Saturday's Premier League clash.

"We've never been in this position before, challenging for honours on four fronts," said Moyes.

"This was a good result for us, to come to Upton Park in a cup tie is a hard thing to do, and this was our third draw away from home.

"But the league is our priority and I'm looking forward to coming back on Saturday. Hopefully we'll do the same again, and play the same way again.

"If Arsenal had played the way we played in the first half people would all be talking about it. We were very good."

Moyes hailed Yakubu's impact and indicated just how much Everton will miss the Nigerian when he heads off to the African Nations Cup in the new year.

Yakubu continually tested West Ham and he was Everton's brightest asset in a turgid second half.

"He brings people into the game, his link-up play and his movement is fantastic. All round he's done a great job for us," said Moyes.

The late defensive howler cost West Ham manager Alan Curbishley the chance to celebrate his one-year anniversary with a place in the semi-finals.

Curbishley was frustrated by referee Mark Halsey - claiming he had a "torrid" evening - but conceded Everton had deserved their victory.

"We started ever so well, got the goal, and unfortunately Everton took over after that. They have a very established side," said Curbishley.

"The big difference was they were a bit sharper and more physical. It was drifting into extra-time and then they got their goal.

"Danny and Greeny got caught in between. Greeny was going to get it, Danny headed it. It was a mistake and we are very disappointed.

"But the injury situation told. We are back to double figures on the injury front and we are trying to get people like Dean Ashton match fit while playing in the first team."