Team News: Nicky Maynard continues in attack

Nicky Maynard has kept his place in the West Ham United starting lineup for this afternoon's London derby against Crystal Palace.

The 25-year-old will partner Ricardo Vaz Te in attack, while James Tomkins has been handed a role in the midfield.

Visiting Palace will begin the fixture with Chris Martin and Jermaine Easter paired up front.

West Ham: Green; O'Brien, McCartney, Faye, Reid; Tomkins, Noble, Collison, Faubert; Vaz Te, Maynard

Palace: Speroni; McShane, Parr, McCarthy, Gardner; Ambrose, Dikgacoi, Jedinak, Zaha; Martin, Easter