Crystal Palace will be hoping that James McArthur will be fit enough to face West Ham on Saturday.
The Scottish midfielder has been undergoing treatment this week in an attempt to be fit to face the Hammers who have struggled like Palace in the Premier League this season.
Palace have just one win from nine games while West Ham have won two games from nine.
West Ham have won on their last three visits to Selhurst Park and Crystal Palace will be looking to pick up a much-needed win in a relegation six-pointer.
The two sides have had conflicting results in midweek in the Carabao Cup with Palace losing 4-1 to Championship side Bristol City and West Ham winning 3-2 against Tottenham having been 2-0 down earlier on in the game.
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Michail Antonio will have a late fitness test after missing the game against Tottenham due to a bruised rib. James Collins will remain sidelined for the Hammers due to an ankle injury.
West Ham will have Andy Carroll returning after he was banned for the defeat to Brighton last week having been sent off against Burnley a week earlier. Andre Ayew could start after securing a brace against Tottenham on Wednesday night.
James McArthur will have a late fitness test for Crystal Palace while Lee Chung-yong will have a scan after receiving a nasty kick against Bristol City on Tuesday night, so he is a doubt for Saturday’s game. Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham will remain out for the Eagles as they both have knee injuries.
Prediction
West Ham will be buoyed after their colossal victory against Tottenham in midweek. West Ham will have a huge amount of belief against Crystal Palace who lost their six-pointer against Newcastle and were smashed 4-1 by Bristol City in the Carabao Cup.
Crystal Palace will need a big performance to win this game and their confidence will be rocked from Tuesday nights result.
All fans want to see is desire and heart and West Ham showed that in the second half against Tottenham. Crystal Palace fans will want to see the same level of commitment from their players and both sides will be going for the win here. I can’t see any other result than a score draw.
Crystal Palace 1-1 West Ham
