Make sure you catch all the action as Alan Pardew takes on his former side at Selhurst Park.
West Ham United’s Dimitri Payet
With all the well publicised furore surrounding their new home, West Ham may be grateful that they are playing on the road this weekend. The Hammers travel across the capital to Crystal Palace in the bottom three after a dreadful start to the season which has seen them pick up just four points from the opening seven games.
The hosts, meanwhile, are on a roll. Alan Pardew’s side are unbeaten in five Premier League games, a run which has seen them climb into the top half ahead of the clash with their cross-capital rivals this weekend.
The Key Battle – Christian Benteke vs Winston Reid
The Belgian striker has been a man reborn at Selhurst Park, netting three goals already since his summer move from Liverpool. West Ham have the leakiest defence in the Premier League, so Winston Reid will need to up his game to stop the big frontman.
Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke celebrates scoring their first goal
Last Meeting:
A Dwight Gayle leveller 15 minutes from time earned Palace a share of the spoils last time these two teams met, which resulted in a 2-2 draw at Upton Park in April. Manuel Lanzini and Dimitri Payet had twice given the hosts the lead, but Cheikhou Kouyate was sent off in the second half and the Eagles fought back.
Former Palace striker Dwight Gayle scored the last time these two teams met
Recent form – most recent last:
Crystal Palace – LDWWWD
West Ham – WLLLLD
Who’s the ref?
Martin Atkinson is the man in the middle for this one. This will be the second time he has taken charge of this fixture, having also done so in Palace’s 1-0 win at Upton Park in April 2014.
So far this season, the 45-year-old has shown 25 yellow cards and no reds in his eight games in all competitions.
Liverpool’s Adam Lallana and Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic with referee Martin Atkinson
What time is kick off?
This Saturday teatime clash begins at 5.30pm.
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 1 is the place to catch this one. Coverage begins at 5pm following the conclusion of their ‘Score’ programme.
Alternatively, live radio commentary is being provided by BBC Radio 5Live.
Odds
Crystal Palace – 11/10
Draw – 12/5
West Ham – 12/5
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