Brian Laws won his first match in charge of Burnley as the Clarets moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 victory against West Ham. The hosts were on top in the opening stages and took the lead less than 15 minutes in through David Nugent.
On a debut to remember, Danny Fox curled in a superb second-half free-kick.
The visitors had their chances and managed to pull a goal back when Brazilian debutant Ilan came off the bench to slot into an empty net.
Fellow deadline-day signing Mido then almost levelled it in the dying stages when his outstretched leg turned the ball beyond Jensen only for it to come back off the post.
Inspired by the cultured left foot of Fox, the Clarets started strongly, took an early lead, and weathered a veritable storm of late West Ham pressure.
And after a hugely encouraging performance, Laws will be especially delighted by his recent signings.
On this evidence, Burnley have used the January transfer window to telling effect by extending Nugent's loan deal and signing former Celtic defender Fox.
Burnley manager Brian Laws:
"It was a huge three points and when you talk about games you have to win this was one of them.
"There was so much pressure, but the players were magnificent.
"David Nugent scored a fantastic goal and it set the tone of the game. It gave us great belief because we haven't been in this position for such a long time.
"Danny Fox had a fantastic debut and you couldn't ask for more. He's a smart acquisition and there's no doubt he'll help give this team a different dimension."
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola:
"Today has been a little step back but we will come back stronger, I'm sure of that.
"But we have to be quick because time is running out and the table requires it.
"I'm not worried, I'm just disappointed because we had enough to do better.
"We have to make sure we cut out our mistakes because it has been the story of our season, we've played some good football at times and lost games because of mistakes."
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