Since Sam Allardyce took over South Norwood’s Crystal Palace, their best results have been ties against Watford in the league and in the FA Cup against Bolton.
The new manager is keen on producing 3 points in the struggle to keep Crystal Palace in the Premiership, hopes he has been sharing with Twitter followers.
SA: It's massively important [to get that first win]. Reflecting on that Watford game I'm bitterly disappointed. How costly that draw was.
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) January 12, 2017
SA: Staying in the Premier League is the only way this club can grow.
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) January 12, 2017
This Saturday they can take an Overground train to Stratford, where West Ham awaits. West Ham has not won a game since before Christmas, and they took a beating in their last game against Manchester City, losing 0-5.
Like Palace’s Big Sam, the Hammers’ manager Slaven Bilic is not underestimating the significance of tomorrow’s game:
SB: "We have to bounce back from the @ManCity defeat and make up for it on Saturday. It is a massive game.
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) January 12, 2017
Bookmakers are edging on the side of a home win for West Ham.