Happy New Year! Hello and welcome to Eurosport's coverage of the Premier Leagaue clash between Crystal Palace and West Ham. I'm Ciaran Baynes and I'll be following the match with you.

Ayew pulled a cross back for Schlupp and his shot from the edge of the six-yard box had Fabianski beaten but came back off the woodwork.

Not far away from kick off now.

They punished Norwich last time out but you have to feel Palace are up against it tonight with their star duo and Kouyate absent. The Eagles are a 5/2 shot, with the draw a similar price and West ham around 5/4.

Contrasting fortunes for the Hammers prior to the game today, with fourth-place Arsenal unfortunate to lose to Manchester City but Tottenham squeaking a late win at Watford which sees them, temporarily at least, move above them in the table.

West Ham are strengthened from the side that won 4-1 at Watford, with Rice returning to the line-up at the expense of Noble.

Milivojevic and Benteke come into the side which beat Norwich 3-0 with Kouyate and Mateta missing out. Star men Gallagher and Zaha are absent for the second straight game.