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Premier League | Gameweek 8
Oct 5, 2019 at 5.30pm UK
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Wilfried Zaha hits out at "lies" over Declan Rice incident
Wilfried Zaha hits back at West Ham United fans for claiming that he spat at Declan Rice during Crystal Palace's 2-1 win at the London Stadium on Sunday.Oct 6, 18:37
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Hammers skipper Mark Noble 'very frustrated' after last-minute defeat
Crystal Palace came from behind to win at West Ham.Oct 6, 12:26
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'West Ham unlucky with VAR'
An offside decision was reversed on Jordan Ayew's late goal.Oct 5, 22:13
The Match
Match Report
Jordan Ayew's 87th-minute goal was awarded by technology having initally been flagged offside.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Ham United and Crystal Palce who make the short trip to the London Stadium on Saturday evening.
Build-up
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Manuel Pellegrini describes Declan Rice as England's best holding midfielder
The Hammers are unbeaten in the top flight since their opening day 5-0 defeat by Manchester City.Oct 4, 17:58
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Palace boss Roy Hodgson hits back at Christian Benteke critics
The Belgian forward is yet to score for the Eagles this season.Oct 4, 14:08
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West Ham without Lukasz Fabianski against Palace
The goalkeeper is set to be sidelined for three months.Oct 4, 13:55
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Manuel Pellegrini talks up West Ham United top-six chances
West Ham are unbeaten in the Premier League since their 5-0 defeat to Manchester City on the opening day of the season.Oct 3, 15:28
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