Crystal Palace’s recent good run of two wins and two draws came to an end out as they slipped to a 1-0 loss away to Newcastle last weekend. They have injury concerns with a number of their players out.
Predicted line-up (4-5-1): Guaita; Kelly, Tomkins, Sakho, Van Aanholt; Ayew, McArthur, Milivojevic, Kouyate, Zaha; Benteke
Unavailable: Ward (Injured), Schlupp (Injured), Cahill (Injured), Townsend (Injured), Dann (Injured) Doubtful: Riedewald (Injured)
West Ham will be well-rested after 12 days of rest after their weekend game was postponed due to Liverpool’s commitments in the FIFA Club World Cup
The Hammers come off a one-nil win away to Southampton,
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Martin; Zabaleta, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Snodgrass, Noble, Rice, Pablo Fornals; Antonio, Haller
Unavailable: Wilshere (groin) Fabianski (thigh) Reid (recovery)
In today’s Claret and Hugh poll we ask whether the Hammers will win, lose or draw against Crystal Palace on Boxing day.