I think that's a little unfair considering that 3 of our 5 away games to date have been against Liverpool, Citeh and Newcastle (and we got 2 draws out of those and Harlanded in the other). I'll give you that Everton was a lacklustre damp squib and Leicester was too safety first.

We’re seriously lacking in midfield at the moment and despite a good first half against saints we were close to being over run second half by the worst team I’ve seen at selhurst this season and had VG to thank for keeping them out. As Henry above said, West Ham I fear will out muscle us, we’re a bit too light weight, although we always seem to score against the spammers, so I’ll go 3-1 to them

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Tough game if Doucoure plays a draw is possible if not a loss.

I think PV will bite your hand off for a draw. Ayew could start as he has a good record VS West Ham and defending will be key. Olise might come on in the last 30 mins if Palace are behind.

If Doucoure is still injured hopefully Palace play with 2 DM to give them more control. Doucoure does the work of 2 players easily.

Soucek, Rice and Downes/Fornals versus Luka, Schlupp and Eze has defeat written all over it, but if Doucoure is back we might have more of a chance. West Ham's defence doesn't seem entirely sound and like us they seem to be struggling to take their chances. It is also worth noting that they haven't lost at home since August, so anything from this game would be a really good result. Our one hope is the midweek Europa game having a negative effect on them, but given they have already stormed their group and have nothing to play for in their final game that is perhaps a tad optimistic!

Despite all the reasons why I think we'll struggle, I have an inkling we'll somehow sneak a 2-2 draw.

at least a point

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With Edouard now out, i agree with this. Guess we'll find out if Mateta can fill the void up front. 2-1 Wet Spam

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