Crystal Palace v West Ham

Match preview

27 Oct 2017
Slaven Bilic, West Ham
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Lee Chung-yong (knock) is a doubt for Crystal Palace, who hope James McArthur (also knock) will be available.

Christian Benteke (knee) is again unavailable.

West Ham United could welcome back Michail Antonio (rib), though James Collins (ankle) is not ready to return.

Did you know?

West Ham United are unbeaten against Crystal Palace in the Premier League under Slaven Bilic (W3 D1 L0).

Manuel Lanzini has scored in all four of his PL matches against Crystal Palace (four goals) and has netted more goals in the competition against them than any other West Ham player.

Nine of  Lanzini’s 14 career PL goals have come in London derby matches (64%).

Only Riyad Mahrez (50) has attempted more dribbles this season than Palace’s Andros Townsend & West Ham’s Michail Antonio (both 43). 

What the managers say

Roy Hodgson: "I thought West Ham were very good against Spurs [on Wednesday]. They transformed in the second half and played exceptionally well."

See: Lee set for scan

Slaven Bilic: “It’s the most important game. In every league, the biggest game and most important game is the next one."

See: Antonio back in training

Referee: Bobby Madley
Assistants: Marc Perry, Adrian Holmes
Fourth official: James Linington

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