First Team

Six of the best - Mark Noble

If is selected in West Ham United's midfield for Saturday's game against Newcastle United, he will surpass Steve Potts' record of Premier League appearances for the Club.

Game 1 - 13 August 2005, West Ham United 3-1 Blackburn Rovers

Having taken his first steps with the senior team in the previous campaign's promotion from the Championship, the then 18-year-old then set about making his mark at the higher level.

Teddy Sheringham replied in the first minute of the second half, before goals from Nigel Reo-Coker and Matt Etheringhton secured victory.

The result might have gone against the Hammers in this game, but the derby duel with Tottenham in 2006/07 stands out for so many reasons.

His crisp finish gave West Ham the lead, and although Spurs came roaring back in the second period, West Ham recovered from the blow to climb away from the foot of the table with a stunning turnaround in form.

Game 16 - 13 May 2007, Manchester United 0-1 West Ham United

No easy task, but Noble's 16th Premier League appearance for the Hammers would go down in folklore as one fans will remember forever as the east Londoners secured their place at the top table in style.

Game 135, 20 October 2012, West Ham United 4-1 Southampton

That was back in October 2012, as West Ham continued to start life back in the Premier League in a positive manner, with this win taking them to sixth in the table.

The Hammers looked to be in some trouble at the turn of the year, and heavy cup defeats to Nottingham Forest and Manchester City did little to lift the mood.

Carlton Cole's first half opener got West Ham on their way, before Noble sealed victory himself in injury time with a finish across David Marshall.

Game 201, 25 Ocrober 2014, West Ham United 2-1 Manchester City

This victory lifted the Hammers into the top four of the table and was reward for an attacking performance.

Noble, alongside Alex Song in midfield, was proving to be an ever-influential figure for Sam Allardyce's men as they put a largely-forgettable 2013/14 campaign behind them.