Jack Collison scored the only goal of the game for West Ham as Manchester City's miserable away form continued at Upton Park.
The young midfielder was on hand to lob the ball home in the 71st minute after Shay Given could only parry Savio's curling effort from the left corner of the penalty area.
But the Hammers' day was marred by a serious injury to Valon Behrami, who was carried off in obvious pain in the first half after catching his studs in the turf as he challenged Wayne Bridge, badly twisting his ankle and knee.
Robinho saw one first-half effort superbly saved by Rob Green, before missing a glorious opportunity at the far post when he stabbed wide after good work from Stephen Ireland and Craig Bellamy.
Former Hammers striker Bellamy, jeered by the home fans on his return to Upton Park, was replaced by Elano in the 66th minute, with the Brazilian seeing a late free-kick glanced onto the outside of the post by Lucas Neill.
Herita Ilunga almost created a breakthrough after eight minutes, cutting inside his man and curling a low ball into the penalty area.
Carlton Cole was the target but he was just unable to make a connection and Given collected comfortably.
Two minutes later, former Hammer Bellamy found space for the first time and floated a cross towards the far post, forcing a corner.
Scott Parker, meanwhile, earned a 10th minute booking for a reckless challenge on Micah Richards. The England man left the field minutes later in favour of striker Felipe Caicedo, forcing a reshuffle.
After 14 minutes, Robinho almost had the ball in the net from the daintiest of touches. A mistake by Matthew Upson gifted Ireland possession and when his cross was cleared Vincent Kompany volleyed for goal.
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