West Ham may not have been at their best against Fulham in midweek, but they still managed to grind out a 3-2 victory.
For Graham Potter, it marked his first win at the helm of the Irons, offering a timely boost as he looks to build momentum. Securing back-to-back Premier League victories has proven elusive for West Ham, with the last instance dating back to March. Now, Potter will be determined to end that streak and guide his team to a second consecutive triumph.
Their opponents, Crystal Palace, present a tricky challenge, but history is on West Ham’s side. The east Londoners have scored in each of their last 21 Premier League matches against the Eagles—a remarkable run that stands as their longest scoring streak against any opponent in top-flight history. Adding to their confidence is the fact that West Ham are chasing a league double over Palace for the first time since the 2016/17 season, having won the reverse fixture 2-0 at Selhurst Park in August.
However, Crystal Palace are unlikely to make life easy for the hosts. After securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Leicester City in their own midweek clash, the Eagles are flying high. They’re now unbeaten in six consecutive away league games, their best such run in the top flight since February 1992. This solid form has also helped them distance themselves from the relegation battle, with only one loss in their last ten league outings.
Another factor in Palace’s favor is their impressive recent record at the London Stadium. They’re unbeaten in their last five away Premier League meetings with West Ham, a run that includes two victories and three draws. Last season’s corresponding fixture ended 1-1, and Palace have shown a knack for fighting back in these encounters. On their last three visits to West Ham, the Eagles have conceded the opening goal but managed to claw their way back to take points.
West Ham’s attacking options will be key in breaking Palace’s resolve, and Tomáš Souček has been a standout performer this season. The midfielder netted his fifth league goal of the campaign in the midweek victory, continuing his excellent record against Palace. In fact, no team has suffered more at Souček’s hands in the Premier League, with four of his goals coming against the Eagles, including the decisive strike in August’s meeting.
Palace will be looking to their captain, Marc Guéhi, for inspiration. The defender scored his sixth Premier League goal on Wednesday, with all of his strikes coming from set-piece situations. Impressively, five of those have been scored on the road, underlining his ability to make an impact in challenging away fixtures.
This contest also has a history of late drama, particularly at the London Stadium. Three of West Ham’s last four home Premier League matches have featured at least one goal after the 70th minute, so fans should expect an exciting finish. With both teams showing signs of resilience and attacking intent, this promises to be an intriguing matchup.
For Potter, it’s an opportunity to solidify his start at West Ham and continue their climb up the table. Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner’s Palace side are eager to extend their unbeaten away run and further distance themselves from the bottom three. Both teams have shown flashes of quality in recent weeks, setting the stage for a tightly contested game.
As the action unfolds in east London, much will depend on West Ham’s ability to maintain their historic dominance in this fixture. However, Palace’s newfound consistency and determination on the road mean they won’t be easy to overcome. Whether it’s Souček’s knack for delivering against Palace or Guéhi’s set-piece prowess, individual brilliance could well decide the outcome.
With two confident sides clashing and plenty on the line, this matchup promises to deliver all the excitement, tension, and drama that Premier League fans have come to expect.
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