Crystal Palace was on track to regain their Premier League status for next season after Roy Hodgson’s first three games ended in victory, but their inability to win or score in their last two matches means they are still in the danger zone. The home fans have yet to see changes in “Palace,” as they have only won one of their last ten such matches at home, with the “Eagles” clipping their own wings by failing to score in six of these matches. After 33 rounds, the hosts have nine wins and ten draws, totaling 37 points and 12th place in the league table. Ferguson, Andersen, Klein, and Zaha will be unavailable to play today.
The 2-1 victory for Crystal Palace in the first round means that West Ham now have to suppress an attempt to make an unpleasant double, which they have a chance to do, as their last two visits to the capital ended in 3-2 victories. David Moyes’ team could still be dragged into a tough battle for relegation if they are not careful, after losing 1-2 to Liverpool in the previous round, which ruined their excellent unbeaten run of three matches. After 32 rounds, the Hammers have nine wins and seven draws, which correspond to 34 points and 15th place in the table. Skamakka, who has a knee injury, will not be able to take the field.
