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Townsend caught by Noble in a dangerous area and he goes into the book. Good chance for Palace now…

Quite clear that there’s a confidence issue with both sides, trying to keep things too simple in possession.

Now Cabaye hits a volley straight at Randolph, who claims easily. Good technique from Collins’ clearance.

A four man wall for Palace. Noble clips it in and Carroll appeals for a hand ball in the box. Nothing given. Hit Scott Dann on the back.

So good play from mark Noble creates the first opening. Questions already beginning to be asked what influence Dimitri Payet would have had. Carroll wins a free kick in a dangerous area. Cabaye not amused.

CHANCE! Mark Noble digs out a great cross and Carroll fires just over the bar with his weaker foot.

Hammers fans finding their voice and trying to lift and inspire their team. Good ball from Antonio, cleared by the retreating Ledley.

Dangerous cross from Ward but well dealt with by the West Ham defence as it drifts over the head of Benteke.

A scrappy start, I’m afraid to report. Very congested in the midfield and neither side have created a decent chance.

West Ham have lost their last three matches in all competitions without scoring a goal - they could fail to score in four consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since a run of seven in a row from September to October 2006.

If West Ham could play with the intensity they showed against Manchester United every match, they certainly wouldn’t be in the position they are.

Both sides desperate for a win but not quite the intensity of a London derby with this importance at the moment.

Lanzini driving at the Palace back line but can’t quite work the opening to get his shot away. Nobody at the back post to get on the end of Antonio’s cross.

Still West Ham with all the possession, almost playing with a four pronged attack on occasion. Still het to work Hennesey.

Benteke’s movement isn’t enough to encourage his midfielders to pick him out. Palace need more from him at the moment.

Sam Allardyce has lost just once in his last 10 Premier League games against former side West Ham, although that defeat was in his most recent meeting when at Sunderland in February 2016 (W5, D4, L1).

Cabaye seeks out Puncheon and it’s a brilliant run but a really difficult volley over his shoulder and it’s well wide.