After a 2-1 defeat in the first match, West Ham now turn their attention towards facing Crystal Palace in an away fixture at the Selhurst Park. Since Oliver Glasner became the manager of Crystal Palace last season, Palace have been one of the most improved teams in the Premier League.
Further, in the Sunshine State Tour match between West Ham and Crystal Palace, Palace scored three goals against the Hammers, winning the match 3-1. Also, Palace scored the opening goal inside the first minute with Tyrick Mitchell giving Palace the 1-0 lead in that match. Although, West Ham have signed Jean-Clair Todibo and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, they will have to perform well in order to win the match.
Can West Ham take their first win in the new Premier League season against Crystal Palace
Last season, Crystal Palace played a 1-1 draw with West Ham at the London Stadium. In the second fixture at the Selhurst Park, Oliver Glasner's side took a massive 5-2 win over West Ham with Jean-Phillipe Mateta and Michael Olise the best players for Palace. Olise has performed great against West Ham scoring three goals and providing three assists in five matches, however, he left Crystal Palace to join Bayern Munich this summer.
On top of that, Palace have recently sold Denmark centre back Joachim Andersen for £30 million to Fulham. Also, 24-year-old defender Marc Guehi may not feature in this match as Crystal Palace are involved in negotiations with Newcastle United to sell the centre back in this transfer window. Thus, Crystal Palace will face West Ham without some of their best players.
Hence, Julen Lopetegui's side will have to put up a brilliant performance in the match to take their first win of the new season.