Three observations from West Ham's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Sunshine State Tour
- West Ham face a 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace in the Sunshine State Tour.
- Three observations from the game as West Ham conceded three goals.
3. Emerson
After an impressive showing against Wolves, Emerson was again one of the best players in the West Ham lineup. After conceding the opening goal quickly, Emerson made a lot of positive runs inside the Crystal Palace half trying to find the equaliser.
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Minutes after Michail Antonio levelled the game at 1-1, Emerson came very close to scoring as well. Compared to Aaron Cresswell, Emerson looks a more balanced option in Julen Lopetegui's possession based tactical setup. Thus, Emerson remains a key player in the upcoming season for West Ham to achieve a top six spot in the Premier League.
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