Lucas Perez powers West Ham to impressive victory over Cardiff
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Your support makes all the difference.Lucas Perez turned the back of his jersey to West Ham's jubilant fans and pointed to his name.
After a rather anonymous start to his career at the London club, West Ham fans are much more aware of the Spanish forward after his game-changing display against Cardiff in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Perez scored two second-half goals after coming on as a substitute for the injured Marko Arnautovic, setting West Ham on its way to a 3-1 win at the Olympic Stadium. Michail Antonio also scored for the Hammers, whose goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski saved a penalty in the first half.
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What time does it start?
West Ham vs Cardiff kicks off at 19:45 (GMT) on Tuesday 4th December
Where can I watch it?
West Ham vs Cardiff will not be televised, but you can follow the action on The Independent’s live blog and highlights will be shown on Match of the Day on BBC One at 10:45 GMT on Wednesday evening.
Player to watch
Felipe Anderson hasn’t just contributed in the attacking third of the pitch. The former Lazio winger has provided much needed industry to West Ham’s midfield in games against the top six. His form can be hot or cold, but he remains one of West Ham’s potential match winners.
Form
West Ham: DWDLW
Cardiff: LLWLW
Odds
West Ham: 4/6
Draw: 11/4
Cardiff: 9/2
Prediction
West Ham 2-0 Cardiff: Neil Warnock’s side only have one point away from home
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Team news
Bournemouth vs Huddersfield
Bournemouth make two changes from the side that stood up to, but ultimately were undone by Manchester City at the weekend.
Jefferson Lerma had a one-match suspension but joins David Brooks in midfield. Andrew Surman and Tyrone Mings drop to the bench.
As for Huddersfield they make one change from the side that lost to Brighton. The Terriers appeal against Steve Mounie's red card was dismissed Laurent Depoitre comes in.
Team news
Brighton vs Crystal Palace
Brighton make two changes from the team that beat Huddersfield at the weekend. Bruno who was injured in that game is out and Florin Andone drops to the bench. Glenn Murray and right-back Martin Montoya take their places.
Crystal Palace make no changes form the team that started in the 2-0 win over Burnley at the weekend.
Team news
West Ham vs Cardiff
West Ham make three changes to the side that won 3-0 at Newcastle on Saturday.
Aaron Cresswell and Fabian Balbuena are injured though Balbuena is on the bench. Pablo Zabaleta is also out as Michail Antonio, Arthur Masuaku and Angelo Ogbonna come into the side.
Cardiff make just one change from Friday night's team that beat Wolves. Joe Bennett comes in for Josh Murphy.
Team news
Watford vs Manchester City
Watford make three changes from their weekend defeat to Leicester.
Etienne Capoue, Gerard Deulofeu and Adrian Mariappa drop out as captain Troy Deeney, defender Christian Kabasele and England midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah come in.
Pep Guardiola makes six changes to Manchester City's starting line-up.
Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan are on the bench with Riyad Mahrez and David Silva returning to the starting line-up for the pair.
Kyle Walker, Vincent Kompany, John Stones and Fabian Delph come in as Guardiola elects for a completely different back four from Saturday's win over Bournemouth.
Sergio Aguero is not in the squad as he is still injured.
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