West Ham United twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace - and whufc.com photographer Avril Husband was there to catch all the best action.
The Hammers took more than 4,000 supporters to Selhurst Park and the travelling army gave a spirited performance in the stands. As the sun shone over south London, Kevin Nolan and John Carew ensured it finished honours even on the pitch.
There were two debutants on view in Manuel Almunia and Papa Bouba Diop, while Carew's goal was his first since arriving at the club. The Hammers wore all-white to avoid a colour clash with their hosts, but the strip also worked well with the scorching temperature touching 30C.
Big Sam's men will next be in action on Saturday week against Blackpool at the Boleyn, with a couple of friendly games in between to keep up fitness levels. The manager will also hope to welcome back the likes of Mark Noble and Matt Taylor sooner rather than later.
CRYSTAL PALACE PICTURE GALLERY
The stand where the Hammers fans called home for the afternoon
On the other side, there was an unusual visitor trying to get out
Manuel Almunia had been able to do nothing about Palace's opener
The skipper settled nerves with a close-range equaliser
As ever, Carlton Cole was quick to join the celebrations
Julien Faubert was also delighted in a game where he excelled
Cole went close himself to a goal with this acrobatic effort
Henri Lansbury turned in another combative display in midfield
John Carew came off the bench to score a deserved equaliser
The big man was understandably chuffed with his goal
Papa Bouba Diop was the star man for the manager