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Feb 28, 2015 at 12.45pm UK
 
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James Tomkins: 'Defeat was out of character for West Ham United'

West Ham United defender James Tomkins says that the team's 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League was "out of character".

James Tomkins has said that West Ham United's defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League this afternoon was "out of character".

Alan Pardew's side secured a 3-1 win at Upton Park, despite playing the final 20 minutes of the match with just 10 men on the pitch following Glenn Murray's dismissal.

The Hammers defender told the club's website: "It was a frustrating afternoon for sure. We were not expected to lose, especially in the fashion we did. It was out of character for us. This season we've beaten all the teams below us in the league, but it wasn't to be on Saturday.

"It was a matter of trying to break them down. We did that, but it was a bit late really. The third goal killed us and 3-1 is majorly disappointing.

"Crystal Palace frustrated us, sat deep and scored three set plays, which is bad from our point of view. You could say we're a little bit unlucky and things aren't really going our way luck wise, but hopefully we can change that around quickly because we have a big game on Wednesday night."

The Hammers host league leaders Chelsea on Wednesday evening.

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: Despair for Adrian of West Ham United as Glenn Murray of Crystal Palace celebrates as he scores their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at Boleyn Ground on February 28, 2015
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