West Ham United lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace in Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the London Stadium.The Hammers put in a disappointing display in front of their home supporters, as they failed

Jean-Philippe Mateta bags brace as Crystal Palace beat Graham Potter’s West Ham - The French striker made it four goals in his last three matches as Oliver Glasner’s Eagles secured back-to-back away victories.

The new head coach has a tough run of games in the capital to start his tenure and both he, and his team, have struggled in these fixtures

Premier League rivals Bournemouth and West Ham United are prepared to battle it out in a January transfer race for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler has repeatedly indicated his willingness to let Ferguson leave the club on loan until the end of the season if a suitable offer arrives.The Republic of Ireland international saw his 2023/24 campaign cut short after undergoing ankle surgery before a return in preseason.MORE: All the latest EPL club news | Team-by-team Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankingsHowever, injuries have continued to be an issue for the highly-rated 20-year-old, and he is currently sidelined with a fresh ankle issue.Hurzeler has admitted his ability to get fit before the end of January will ultimately decide if he can leave with the German coach determined to secure a loan that will revive Ferguson's stuttering progress.Getty ImagesAs per reports from the Daily Express, Bournemouth and West Ham will both reach out in the coming days, as Graham Potter and Andoni Iraola search for reinforcements.Both managers are suffering with an injury crisis at their respective clubs, with Potter missing Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug for extended periods, and Iraola without Evanilson and Enes Unal.The Hammers could have an edge, as it was Potter who gave Ferguson his EPL debut in 2021 and the pair have a good relationship - but a move to Bournemouth could offer a greater chance of first-team action.Ferguson's injury-impacted season means he has scored just once in 2024/25 after netting six league goals in both of the previous two campaigns.

The former Swansea, Brighton and Chelsea manager is back in the Premier League - expect pragmatism rather than revolution

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice to condemn West Ham boss Graham Potter to a first Premier League defeat as Crystal Palace won 2-0.

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Graham Potter could be a Premier League manager again by the end of the week after he was reportedly offered a job. The 49-year-old has been out of work since April 2023 when he was sacked by

Palace captain Marc Guehi was full of praise for striker Mateta in the build-up to the contest and the Frenchman’s display in east London once again demonstrated his value to Glasner. After a forgettable first half, Mateta broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart after being sent through by a delightful pass from Eze.

Evan Ferguson’s Future in the Balance as West Ham and Bournemouth Wait on Brighton’s DecisionBrighton’s talented forward Evan Ferguson has become the centre of attention this January transfer

Report: West Ham and Bournemouth await Brighton’s decision on Evan Ferguson by Ahmed Khan on Jan 19, 2025 for EPLindex.com