Sat Sep 20 13:10:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten news article:
**Summary:**
This text provides a statistical preview of the upcoming Premier League match between West Ham United and Crystal Palace. It highlights Crystal Palace’s strong recent record against West Ham, particularly at the London Stadium, and their overall defensive solidity under Oliver Glasner. West Ham, conversely, are struggling defensively, conceding goals at an alarming rate and failing to win when conceding first. Key players mentioned are Jean-Philippe Mateta for Crystal Palace (who has a strong scoring record against West Ham) and Callum Wilson for West Ham. Both teams are in the tunnel preparing to start the game.
**News Article:**
**Crystal Palace Look to Extend Dominance Over Struggling West Ham**
**By BBC Sport**
**Published: 20th September 2025, 14:09 UK Time**
London Stadium will host a clash of contrasting fortunes today as West Ham United welcome Crystal Palace in a Premier League London derby. The Eagles have enjoyed recent success against the Hammers, winning four of their last six league encounters and remaining unbeaten in their last six visits to this ground.
Crystal Palace’s impressive defensive record, built under manager Oliver Glasner since February 2024, will be a major concern for West Ham. The Eagles boast the third-most clean sheets in the league since Glasner’s arrival, and only Arsenal and Manchester City have conceded less. Furthermore, they are yet to trail in any match this season.
West Ham, on the other hand, are in a slump, winless in their last seven home league games and conceding goals at an alarming rate. Their defensive frailties are further highlighted by the fact that they have conceded eleven goals from an expected goals against total of just 5.5 – the worst underperformance in the league. They also haven’t won a game in which they conceded first in 24 games.
Key to Crystal Palace’s chances will be striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has a remarkable record against West Ham, scoring four goals in his last three appearances. West Ham will look to Callum Wilson to rediscover his form against Palace, having previously contributed to five goals in his last five starts against them.
With team lineups announced and players currently warming up, all eyes will be on whether Crystal Palace can maintain their dominance or if West Ham can overcome their recent struggles and secure a much-needed victory.
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