However, with one skilful touch Fuller turned Manuel Da Costa, leaving the Portuguese defender on his back, and as ScottParker and Matthew Upson arrived late on the scene with weak tackles the Jamaica striker calmly drilled the ball home.
Nonetheless, reports continue to suggest that Zola could be forced to sell his best players in January, including Rob Green, Matthew Upson, ScottParker and Carlton Cole.
Following the controversial Hammers equaliser, referee Mike Jones awarded Stoke what seemed like a soft penalty after winger Matthew Etherington went down when challenged by ScottParker and James Tomkins.