West Ham captain Mark Noble was relieved to end the busy festive period on a positive note.
The Hammers, playing their eighth match since the start of December, came from two goals down to draw 2-2 against 'bogey team' Brighton.
West Ham were staring at a fourth loss in four meetings with the Seagulls since they were promoted after goals from Dale Stephens and Shane Duffy put the visitors in charge.
But two goals in two minutes from Austrian forward Marko Arnautovic lifted the hoodoo as West Ham snatched a point and climbed into the top 10.