Adam El-Abd witnessed West Ham secure their place in the FA Cup fourth round thanks to second half goals from Mark Noble, Carlton Cole and Hayden Mullins against League One Brighton at Upton Park.

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Adam El Abd (Left) in action

Both Adam El-Abd and Kerry Mayo were booked for fouls on Yossi Benayoun - whom Adam was marking closely - and debutant Luis Boa Morte.

After a blank opening period, teenage terrier Noble cured his side's New Year hangover with his first ever goal for his beloved Hammers, before Cole and Mullins finally sunk the battling Brighton.

The newcomer of Arsenal Joe O'Cearuill is joining Brighton's defence line, while captain Adam Hammond is suffering from a knee injury. This gives Adam a chance to play either at centre-back or as a defensive midfielder, which he had to do in the West Ham match in order to keep with the Israeli Benayoun.