Just 90 minutes football separate the Premier League elite from their holidays. It’s nearly over, but we have one final instalment before the break so thanks for joining us for LIVE text coverage of West Ham’s match with Reading. A win for the Hammers will see them consolidate their position in the top half, whilst a point for the Royals will ensure they don’t finish in the dreaded basement position. We kick-off in 45 minutes.

Premier League / Matchday 38

Upton Park / 19.05.2013

West Ham United

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Reading

K. Nolan(23', 79', 87')
R. Vaz Te(34')

G. McCleary(53')
A. Le Fondre(56')

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ByThe Editorial Team

Updated 19/05/2013 at 16:52 GMT

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90+2'

Mike Dean's whistle brings the Premeir League season to an end for West Ham and Reading. West Ham win 4-2. What a game. Happy holidays everyone.

90+1'

Chance for Reading. It's all happening in the Premier League. Le Fondre shoots straight at the keeper though.

89'

Given what is going on around the grounds I would fully understand if no one was following this thread currently. Into the final minute.

88'

Upton Park is as its vibrant best now. Noise and passion at its finest.

87'

Alex McCarthy saves a Carroll shot with his shoulder. Maiga then crosses in for Nolan. Hat-trick! Shambolic Reading defending but the midfielder won't care. What an afternoon for the West Ham skipper. Three goals and a yellow card. Real excitement.

86'

Matt Taylor comes on for the Hammers in place of O'Brien.

85'

Mark Noble tests McCarthy from range. Well held by the keeper. Reading win another free-kick down the other end.

84'

Nolan goes into the book for a challenge on Karacan. No complaints.

83'

McAnuff lofts the ball into the box but no one in blue and white attacks the ball. Someone should have gambled.

82'

It's a corner to Reading. Outswinging and evades everyone. Le Fondre wins a free-kick under pressure from Maiga.

81'

Rapturous applause for Vaz Te as he makes way for Modibo Maiga.

80'

Poor old Reading. They have played so well in this second half but find themselves behind again.

79'

Kevin Nolan gets in behind the Reading backline. Great first touch to bring the ball under control before he slots past McCarthy. There's your fifth goal.

77'

Blackman almost gets on the end of a punt into the box, but Demel clears.

76'

McCleary doesn't really catch his shot as he rolls wide. 15 minutes to go. There's a fifth goal in this match for sure.

75'

Joe Cole, with his left arm in a bandage, leaves the pitch to be replaced by Jack Collison.

74'

Carroll tries a half-volley on the swivel. His left footed effort shoots over the bar. Great effort.

73'

Kelly gives the ball away to Vaz Te in a poor position. The striker finds Cole who cuts inside and shoots. Saved by McCarthy. Cole had other options there.

72'

Noble delivers the free-kick, it's outswinging and Carroll meets it with his big hairy head. Over.

71'

Joe Cole's corner flies over everyone but Nolan wins a free-kick on the other side after Gorkss clatters into him. Shocking composure from the defender.

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