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West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace: VAR drama secures Eagles late win as they go fourth

West Ham vs C Palace
Premier League
5:30pm Saturday 5th October

London Stadium
(Att: 59912)

Crystal Palace beat West Ham 2-1 and moved up to fourth in the Premier League after Jordan Ayew goal overturned late at the London Stadium.
A sensational group goal from West Ham saw Sebastian Haller put the hosts ahead in the 54th minute but a Patrick van Aanholt penalty (63) levelled matters after Declan Rice was penalised for handball.
After Ayews strike was ruled out for offside, although it was uncertain whether it had been for the forward or Martin Kelly but VAR took centre stage. The choice went to some inspection and, it had been overturned after checking both players and the goal for Palace had been granted.
Crystal Palace is sent by the victory into place, using Roy Hodgson winning his first away game at West Ham in the effort. The six-game unbeaten streak at the Premier League of west Ham has an end and they fall one spot to sixth.
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