West Ham vs Crystal Palace, Premier League: What time does it start and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to Tuesday night's Premier League clash at the London Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.West Ham host Crystal Palace on Tuesday night with the hope of bouncing back from their 2-0 defeat against Wigan in the FA Cup.
David Moyes’s side are plagued with a long injury list, that includes Pedro Obiang who suffered a medial crucial ligament at the weekend, while Arthur Masuaku will also be unavailable after being suspended for spitting.
The visitors meanwhile will be without Yohan Cabaye but manager Roy Hodgson may offer a debut to new signing Jaroslaw Jach.
What time does it start?
West Ham vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 7:45pm on Tuesday 30 January.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be not be televised live in the UK. Highlights will be shown at 10:45pm this Wednesday on BBC 1.
It’s a big game for…
Christian Benteke. The Belgian forward has only scored once this season which means that his goal-scoring record is 1480 minutes per strike. That goal came in Palace’s 3-0 win against Leicester in December, with the player struggling for form and confidence once again. A quality performance is desperately needed and could help to get him back on track.
Best stat…
22. Out of the 55 meetings between the two sides, West Ham have recorded 22 victories compared to Palace’s 15. In their last five fixtures, West Ham remain unbeaten with three wins and two draws.
Player to watch
Jaroslaw Jach. The Poland centre-back who signed from Zaglebe Jubin for an undisclosed fee earlier this month will potentially be making his debut at the London Stadium on Tuesday night. Jach, a 23-year-old, 6ft 4in defender, made 17 appearances for Zaglebe Jubin this season before completing his move to east London.
Past three meetings…
Crystal Palace 2 West Ham 2, Premier League, October 2017
West Ham 3 Crystal Palace 0, Premier League, January 2017
Crystal Palace 0 West Ham 1, Premier League, October 2016
Form guide…
West Ham: DDWWDL
Crystal Palace: LDWLWL
Odds…
West Ham to win: 39/20
Crystal Palace to win: 31/20
Draw: 9/4
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