West Ham United travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday evening to take on Crystal Palace as they attempt to strengthen their case for a top four spot.
The Hammers have enjoyed a fine first half of the season as sit just outside the qualification places for next season’s Champions League at present, though injury problems in defence could cause them issues in the long-term.
Patrick Vieira’s Eagles are ensconced solidly in mid-table as they transition out of the Roy Hodgson era, though the Frenchman is set to be absent once again as he continues to isolate with Covid-19.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of kick-off.
When is Crystal Palace vs West Ham?
The match kicks off on Saturday 1 January at 5.30pm GMT.
How to watch
Crystal Palace vs West Ham will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League channels. Subscribers can stream the game online live via the Sky Sports app and website.
Confirmed line-ups
Crystal Palace: Guaita; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Milivojevic, Schlupp, Hughes; Ayew, Edouard, Benteke.
West Ham: Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Johnson; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Lanzini, Benrahma; Antonio.
Odds
Crystal Palace 23/10
Draw 5/2
West Ham 7/5
Prediction
The home side’s defensive record is almost as strong as their opponents’, but their inferior goalscoring record could make things difficult. Crystal Palace 1-2 West Ham.
