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Bilic hails West Ham character and belief after enthralling Upton Park finale

Slaven Bilic was effusive in his praise of West Ham as it came from behind to win the final game at Upton Park against Manchester United.

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic hailed his side's belief and character after it turned around a 2-1 deficit to beat Manchester United 3-2 in the final game at Upton Park on Tuesday.

The London club will move to the Olympic Stadium for next season, but gave its home of over 100 years a memorable send-off with a thrilling triumph that boosted its Europa League hopes.

After Diafra Sakho opened the scoring for the hosts, a second-half double from Anthony Martial seemed to have Louis van Gaal's men on course for a victory that would have taken them a point clear of neighbor Manchester City in the race for Champions League football.