Curbishley hails 'inspirational' Tevez

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And he is banking on Argentinian Carlos Tevez inspiring the Hammers to an epic win at Manchester United next Sunday to save their Premiership skins - if it is needed.

Tevez scored twice and made the other for Mark Noble as West Ham secured their sixth win in eight games and a delighted Curbishley said: "It is in our hands for the first time."

Curbishley added: "I was just happy we got the result but anything can still happen. Tevez was doubtful to play, he had an ankle problem.

"But he was great, so was the football in the first half and so were the goals.

"I'm not into the ifs and buts at the moment but let's hope there is nothing too much on it next Sunday at Old Trafford. My record there is as bad as anyone's.

"But Tevez is an inspiration to us at the moment. And I'm sure he's not bothered too much by all the off-the-field stuff.

"It helps when he can't speak the language and can't read the newspapers. He says he is just a footballer and wants to get on with that. And that suits us."

West Ham now look favourites to survive despite winning only one game in the first 11 - ironically against United - when Curbishley took over from Alan Pardew in December.

Pardew's Charlton face Spurs on Monday and finish at Liverpool, whose weakened team's defeat at Craven Cottage left Fulham practically safe on 39 points.