West Ham turn on attacking flair to punish Crystal Palace and reignite top-four push
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If you are still trying to come up with a new year’s resolution, you could do a lot worse than committing to this particular rule: always watch West Ham. Victory at Selhurst Park was the first time West Ham had gone into half time in a Premier League away game with a three-goal lead, and in the end they were grateful for it. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s overhead kick that dipped narrowly wide in the dying moments would have capped a remarkable comeback for Palace, or collapse by West Ham. open image in gallery Declan Rice’s return was a boost for West Ham The Hammers continue to do without key members of their starting back four.