SELHURST PARK — In weather so rancid even the cheerleaders had their club-branded coats on, corkscrewing winds and rain rattling the iron roof like gunfire, 50 or so Crystal Palace fans stuck around to boo their team down the tunnel.
West Ham and Crystal Palace have met 69 times in all competitions to date. The Hammers edge the overall head-to-head record, with 26 wins to Crystal Palace’s 19, including the 2-0 win secured by Tomáš Souček and Jarrod Bowen goals at Selhurst Park at the end of August, in addition to 24 draws.
A dominant second-half display helps Chelsea beat Wolves to end their five-game winless run in the Premier League and move into the top four.
Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old will boost Chelsea's squad after injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile limited head coach Enzo Maresca 's options in defence.
Dani Angel’s second half header earned Wolves under-21s three Premier League 2 points at Crystal Palace Stadium on Monday night. After defeat in the PL Cup last week, James Collins made seven changes to the starting 11 that faced Sheffield United, including first-team player Boubacar Traore, who returned after a long-term injury.
Chelsea have upped their valuation of Trevoh Chalobah with the club prepared to sell him despite only just returning from his loan at Crystal Palace. Earlier this week, Chalobah was recalled to Stamford Bridge, bringing an early end to his impressive loan spell at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace look set to enter the transfer market after their shareholders injected £37.5million ($45.8m) in working capital into the Premier League club. With the south London-based side in 15th place in the table,
Chelsea have recalled centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace as they look to bolster their defensive options for the second half of the season.