Crystal Palace held on for their fourth win in six games since Roy Hodgson’s return as they put four goals past West Ham.
With kick-off delayed by 15 minutes due to issues with the Selhurst Park turnstiles, David Moyes’ side started quickly, with Tomas Soucek opening the scoring within 10 minutes after a corner.
Yet three goals in 15 first-half minutes for the Eagles gave them a commanding league, with Jordan Ayew, Wilfried Zaha and Jeffrey Schlupp all getting on the scoresheet.
This was Zaha’s first goal since 6th November, in the reverse fixture at the London Stadium, after the Ivorian returned from a four-game absence.
Michael Antonio’s headed finish from Soucek’s flick-on ensured the two teams ended the first-half 3-2 to Palace, before Ebere Eze won and converted a penalty just after the hour-mark.
Although Nayef Aguerd brought the scoreline back to 4-3 18 minutes from time, Hodgson’s Palace held on to continue their excellent form since his return.
Today’s Premier League results and fixtures
Saturday 29 April
- Crystal Palace 3-2 West Ham
- Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
- Brighton vs Wolves
Due to Bank Holiday scheduling, there are only two Saturday 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League this weekend, with Brighton hosting Wolves and Nottingham Forest visiting Brentford.
Having escaped from the relegation zone by a point after their 3-1 midweek win over Brighton, Steve Cooper’s Forest know that a win is crucial to their chances of survival.
Yet Brentford will undoubtedly provide tough opposition at the Gtech Community Stadium – the Bees have lost just twice at home in the league all season.
Wilfried Zaha is back with a bang as he completes the Crystal Palace turnaround
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Meanwhile, Kaoru Mitoma and Alexis Mac Allister are both on the bench for Brighton at the Amex for their clash with Wolves.
A win for the Seagulls will put them just one point behind seventh-placed Liverpool with a game in hand on Jurgen Klopp’s side.
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