West Ham travel to Selhurst Park on Monday, hoping to snap a dip in form. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo warned his side that Palace will arrive fresh from a celebratory night in Florence, where several Eagles were filmed partying after clinching a Conference League semi‑final spot. He stressed that no advantage will be handed over and that his players must stay focused in the Premier League.

Palace, under Oliver Glasner, have built a resilient unit that finished the season safely above the relegation zone. Their 4‑2 aggregate win over Fiorentina not only secured European progression but also lifted morale ahead of the domestic clash. Nuno acknowledged the Eagles’ development, calling them “very hard to beat” and emphasizing their recent success this season.

With both clubs jockeying for mid‑table stability, the result could shift the fine margins separating them from the relegation battle. A win would give West Ham three points to climb out of the bottom half, while a draw or loss leaves Crystal Palace still eyeing a historic European trophy. The fixture promises a tense contest with league positions on the line.