Overview

• Jean-Philippe Mateta scored both goals for Crystal Palace, including one from the penalty spot, bringing his season total to 11 goals.
• West Ham struggled offensively, failing to register a single shot on target for the second time this season at home.
• Konstantinos Mavropanos received a second yellow card late in the match for a high boot on Mateta, leaving West Ham with 10 players for the final minutes.
• The win elevated Crystal Palace to 12th place in the Premier League standings, overtaking West Ham, who now sit in 14th place.
• The match highlighted West Ham's need for reinforcements in attack as they continue to deal with injuries, including the absence of key player Jarrod Bowen.