Crystal Palace vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
It’s been a brilliant outing for Crystal Palace, who finish 5-2 up at home, having thoroughly outclasses a dismal West Ham. They were 4-0 up within half an hour thanks to the combined efforts of sensational wingers Olise and Eze, as well as an own goal by Emerson and the first of two for top scorer Mateta. The latter secured his brace 15 minutes into a less eventful second half, with only Antonio’s goal shortly before half-time and an embarrassing slip-up and own goal by goalkeeper Henderson in the dying moments of the game marring an otherwise excellent day for Glasner’s side. The Eagles finish with an xG of 2.47 and five goals to show for it compared to 1.27 for West Ham, who missed the chance to move up into sixth. Palace had won just five of their last 40 London derbies but have added an imperious win to that list, and record back-to-back victories for the first time this season. Thanks for reading!
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
A packed Selhurst Park is thoroughly enjoying itself - the crowds haven't stopped chanting in this second half. In the West Ham seats the unavailable Jarrod Bowen has hid most of his face in his coat.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Late chance for West Ham! Cornet drills a low shot across goal, but Henderson palms it away - although it's called offside anyway. That was an excellent reaction by the keeper after his slip a couple of minutes ago.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
While very little happens on the pitch, the camera follows Glasner, who's gesturing instructions to his players. Henderson takes out his fury at himself with a venomous goal kick.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
That own goal is recorded by Mitchell, although Henderson was really at fault for failing to stop it. What a poor ending to an otherwise excellent game for Crystal Palace. SIX minutes are added on to this half - can West Ham do anything with them, or will they even bother?
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Palace are trying to wind the clock down now and continue to maintain possession.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Paqueta is, again, prostrate on the turf. Munoz goes over to check if he's okay, as do the medical staff.
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