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Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham: Late Joao Pedro Goal Seals Win
West Ham's Resilience Shows in Hard-Fought Loss
Palace Extends Home Dominance with Close Victory
Crystal Palace claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over West Ham United on Thursday, thanks to a late goal from substitute Joao Pedro.
West Ham displayed admirable determination throughout the match, but Palace's home advantage ultimately proved too strong.
The Eagles have now won their last four home matches against the Hammers, scoring at least two goals in each game.
Head-to-Head History Favors West Ham
Historically, West Ham holds a strong record against Crystal Palace, having won 25 of their 67 encounters.
However, recent form favors Palace, who had won three of the last five meetings between the two sides.
Bookmakers Backed Palace as Favourites
Bookmakers had predicted a narrow Palace victory, and the odds proved accurate.
The Eagles took the lead through Jordan Ayew early in the second half, but West Ham equalized through Michail Antonio.
Pedro's 82nd-minute winner sealed the victory for Palace, extending their recent dominance over their London rivals.
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