In regards to Crystal Palace, the News Shopper claimed that Oliver Glasner views Diouf as his No.1 priority in this winter transfer window, as the Austrian aims to find a more dynamic option than Tyrick Mitchell down the left flank, one who can replicate what Daniel Munoz provides on the right.

The Hammers haven't kept a clean sheet in any of their last 18 Premier League home games against fellow London sides (38 goals conceded), since beating Tottenham 1-0 back in October 2021. Graham Potter has a lot to work on at West Ham and he would do well to make defensive solidity top of that list.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

West Ham United and Crystal Palace both get a chance with a Saturday matchup in London to close the gap with the current top eight sides in the English Premier League.

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After winning in Graham Potter's debut, West Ham slumped right back into their toothless form with a 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace.