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- NewsWest Ham United
- Edson Alvarez could return to the squad here, having missed last week's season opener through injury.
- Starts could be handed to the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jean-Clair Todibo, following a disappointing defensive display against Aston Villa.
- Niclas Fullkrug could come in for Michail Antonio.
- Facts1There have been over 2.5 goals scored in West Ham United's last 6 games2Crystal Palace have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 home matches against West Ham United in all competitions3Crystal Palace have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 home matches against West Ham United in all competitions
- Prediction
Crystal Palace struggled to truly get going as they were beaten by Brentford in their opening Premier League match last weekend.
West Ham, meanwhile, were undone by Aston Villa at home.
Both sides could cancel each other out here, as they look to bounce back from opening day defeats.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+6'The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.90+6'Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.90+5'CHANCE! Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) fires just wide of the left post from inside the box after running onto a splendid pass from Jarrod Bowen.90+2'Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) connects with the resulting free kick on the edge of the box, but can't find the target as his effort goes high over the bar.90+1'Dangerous play by Jean-Clair Todibo (West Ham). Robert Jones blows his whistle for a foul. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Crystal Palace.905 additional min. will be played.89'Here is a change. Emerson is going off and Julen Lopetegui gives the last tactical orders to Aaron Cresswell (West Ham).88'Here comes a substitution. Jean-Clair Todibo (West Ham) is brought on as a substitute for Mohammed Kudus.88'Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) clips an inviting cross into the box, but there's no one in a position to get on the end of it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for West Ham.87'Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger.85'Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) sends over a cross from the side into the penalty area in order to find one of his teammates, but he fails and the opportunity goes begging.84'Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) receives a slide-rule pass inside the box and has just the keeper to beat. His shot towards the left side of the goal lacks power and Dean Henderson easily makes the save.84'Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.82'Oliver Glasner has decided to substitute Chris Richards and he is replaced by Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace).82'Robert Jones blows his whistle after Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. West Ham will take a free kick near the side line.78'The referee allows time for a substitution. Tomas Soucek will be replaced by Edson Alvarez (West Ham).77'Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) peels away from his marker to receive a lofted pass, but sends his rocket of a shot just wide of the left post from inside the box.76'Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) gets in a good position inside the box and is only inches away from getting on the end of a through ball from the edge of the area. The ball goes out of play and West Ham will have a goal kick.72'Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) makes a great solo run and pulls the trigger from inside the box, beating Dean Henderson with a strike into the right side of the goal. He makes it 0:2.71'The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) will replace Odsonne Edouard.71'Guido Rodriguez (West Ham) makes a strong challenge and Robert Jones blows for a foul. Crystal Palace are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.67'Goal! Tomas Soucek (West Ham) is quickest to react to the rebound and stabs the ball into the back of the net. It's 0:1.67'Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.66'A player from West Ham commits a rough challenge. Robert Jones blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. There is a free kick near the sideline to Crystal Palace.63'Tomas Soucek (West Ham) has tested the patience of referee Robert Jones and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.63'Julen Lopetegui prepares a substitution. Vladimir Coufal is replaced by Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham).63'It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Jefferson Lerma as he is replaced by Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace).62'Michail Antonio comes off the pitch to be replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham).59'Good defending. Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) tries to find Odsonne Edouard inside the box, but the pass is cut out.55'Robert Jones shows a yellow card to Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) for his blatant foul.55'Emerson (West Ham) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.54'Vladimir Coufal (West Ham) pounces on the rebound on the edge of the box but his wild shot goes high over the crossbar.53'Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) takes the corner which is cleared.53'Tomas Soucek (West Ham) gets to the rebound and shoots, but the effort is blocked. The ball goes out of play. West Ham are awarded a corner kick.53'Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.52'Odsonne Edouard (Crystal Palace) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went low towards the middle of the target, but Alphonse Areola was alert and the score remained the same.49'The game is interrupted. One of the players from West Ham is cautioned for aggressive play. Crystal Palace have been awarded a free kick.46'The game restarts for the second half.45+1'Robert Jones has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.45Odsonne Edouard (Crystal Palace) connects with a pass but sees his shot from the edge of the box blocked.44'Odsonne Edouard (Crystal Palace) sends a chip pass into the box, but Alphonse Areola is quickest to intercept the ball.43'Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) latches on to a sweet pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a brilliant shot towards the goal, but he hits the crossbar!43'Crystal Palace take a short corner kick.42'Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. Crystal Palace will have a chance to score from a corner kick.41'Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) evades the challenge and decides to shoot from distance, but it was a poor decision as the ball balloons high over the bar.40'What a miskick by Guido Rodriguez (West Ham). He smashes a volley from long distance that goes into the stands.39'Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) commits a minor foul to interrupt the attacking move of his opponent and is warned by the referee that he will get a yellow card if he does it again. That's a free kick to West Ham.37'Tomas Soucek (West Ham) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Robert Jones no option but to blow his whistle. A free kick has been awarded to Crystal Palace.36'Vladimir Coufal (West Ham) sends a cross into the box, but Dean Henderson comes off his line to gather the ball.34'Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for West Ham.32'Michail Antonio (West Ham) shows too much aggression during an attacking move and ends up fouling his opponent. Crystal Palace will take a free kick.28'Robert Jones has a clear sight and sees a foul from Tomas Soucek (West Ham). Crystal Palace have a free kick.26'A long-range effort by Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) after he received a good pass was well wide of the right post.24'The resulting set piece from Crystal Palace is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.23'Odsonne Edouard (Crystal Palace) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger. The ball is out of play. Crystal Palace win a corner kick.22'Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) tries to find Odsonne Edouard, but he puts too much power on the pass. The ball goes out of play and West Ham will have a goal kick.20'Jean-Philippe Mateta slides a brilliant pass into Odsonne Edouard (Crystal Palace), but his shot from inside the box goes a whisker wide of the left post.17'A pass from Tomas Soucek (West Ham) is intercepted by Dean Henderson and the move breaks down. Michail Antonio (West Ham) is first to the rebound but his shot is blocked. Wow, what an escape there for the opposition.16'Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot low towards the middle of the goal was comfortably saved by Alphonse Areola.12'A rebound spins to Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) inside the box, but his sliced shot flies just wide of the left post.10'Max Kilman (West Ham) finds a little space near the penalty spot and heads the corner from Jarrod Bowen goalwards, but the attempt goes miles wide of the right post.10'Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) is about to take a corner kick.9'The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Mohammed Kudus (West Ham). It will be a corner kick for West Ham.9'A lofted cross from Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.7'Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.7'Crystal Palace have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.6'Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender. Corner kick. Crystal Palace will have an opportunity.5'Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) brings his opponent down. Robert Jones has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul. West Ham win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.4'The corner is bent into the box and met with a firm header by Michail Antonio (West Ham), but it's just wide of the right post.4'Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) will take a corner kick.3'Guido Rodriguez (West Ham) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players. The ball goes behind for a corner. West Ham will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.3'Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is caught offside!2'Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) tries to find Jean-Philippe Mateta, but he puts too much power on the through ball.1'Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!West Ham will kick the game off.The referee of today's match will be Robert Jones.Welcome to our live text commentary, ladies and gentlemen! The starting lineups will be announced very soon, so just sit back and get ready to enjoy the action.