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26 August 2021, 15:43 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview West Ham United vs Crystal Palace Premier League Aug 28, 2021

Premier League fixture, West Ham United F.C. vs. Crystal Palace F.C. kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 28 at the London Stadium.

Preview West Ham United Premier League, Aug 28, 2021

Preview West Ham picked up a massive 4-1 victory over ten-men Leicester City on Monday night at the London Stadium. Pablo Fornals (26') established the lead for West Ham four minutes short of the half-hour mark. Minutes later, the Foxes were down to ten men after Ayoze Perez (R. 40') was given the marching orders by referee Michael Oliver. The red came after a lengthy consultation with the VAR eventually determined the severity of his challenge on Pablo Fornals. Having already assisted Fornals for the first goal, Said Benrahma (56') penned his name on the score sheet. Leicester's Youri Tielemans (69') cut the goal deficit down to one but a brace from Michail Antonio (80' & 84') eventually wrapped up the three points for West Ham. The victory leaves West Ham as the highest scoring side in the league (8 goals) and at the very top of the table with 6 points after two games: 2W, 0D & 0L. David Moyes will be in the hunt for maximum points on Saturday to keep the momentum going for the Hammers. Moyes has kept the 4—2—3—1 formation since the opening day of the season and would see no reason to change it after the massive win over Leicester City. Luckily, he will have the luxury of selecting from a fully fit squad on Saturday when West Ham makes their third appearance of the season.

Preview Crystal Palace Premier League, Aug 28, 2021

Preview The Eagles return behind Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Watford in the EFL Cup. Last weekend, they earned their first few points of the season against Premier League newcomers, Brentford FC. Ineligible to face his parent club, Chelsea, on the opening day of the season, Conor Gallagher was keen to make his mark on his debut for Palace. He got the first huge chance of the game but was denied by the crossbar. Minutes later, he returned for another bite but failed to convert. The game finished without a goal despite several clear-cut chances at both ends. The draw leaves Patrick Vieira's side in 14th place with one point after two games: 0W, 1D & 1L. On Saturday, Vieira could line up a 4—3—3 formation with Benteke, Zaha and Schlupp expected to work together in harmony upfront. In other related news, Palace remains in the hunt for another forward. Sky Sports named a possibility in the shape of 22-year-old, Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal. However, both parties remain on the negotiation table as Arsenal wants £20M for the lad.

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