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Crystal Palace Triumphs 2-0 Over West Ham in Premier League Clash
Mateta Shines with Second-Half Double
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice in the second half as Crystal Palace claimed a 2-0 away victory over West Ham United. Mateta’s first goal came from a swift counterattack, with Eberechi Eze providing the decisive pass to set him up for a low, clinical finish. The striker later sealed the win with a penalty in the final moments of the match.
West Ham’s Struggles on Full Display
West Ham endured a frustrating afternoon, failing to register a single shot on target in 90 minutes. Their offensive struggles were compounded when Konstantinos Mavropanos was shown a second yellow card for a high boot on Mateta, leaving the hosts down to 10 men for the final 10 minutes.
Palace’s Resurgence Under Glasner
The win marked Crystal Palace’s impressive run of form, with only one loss in their last 11 Premier League games. They are now unbeaten in seven consecutive away matches and finally broke a 13-game winless streak in London derbies, dating back to November 2022.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner praised his team’s progress, stating, “We talked about it at the beginning of the season when we struggled, but this is a great group to work with. It’s about staying humble and continuing to improve.”
West Ham Faces Challenges Ahead
West Ham, now 14th in the league table with 26 points from 22 games, sit just below Palace, who climbed to 12th with 27 points. Manager Graham Potter acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, saying, “We struggled to create and sustain attacks. The better team won today, and we have a lot to improve.”
Key Stats and Next Steps
- Goals: Mateta (53′, 89′ penalty)
- Red Card: Konstantinos Mavropanos (80′)
- Shots on Target: West Ham 0, Crystal Palace 4
Crystal Palace will look to maintain their momentum, while West Ham must regroup to reverse their poor run of form.