Crystal Palace Defeat West Ham 2-1, Increasing Pressure on Manager Potter

Crystal Palace secured a 2-1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium, intensifying pressure on West Ham manager Graham Potter amid the club's continuing struggles. The match saw Palace take the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored from a corner—West Ham's sixth conceded goal from set-pieces this season—before Jarrod Bowen equalized for the Hammers. Tyrick Mitchell then netted a stunning volley to clinch the win for Palace. West Ham has now won only one of their last 11 Premier League home games and is enduring a difficult start to the season, with only three points from five matches and growing unrest among supporters, who booed the team and chanted against Potter. The loss marked West Ham's third consecutive home defeat, with fans protesting against the club's ownership and demanding change. Despite some second-half improvements, West Ham's defensive vulnerabilities and over-reliance on Bowen have been apparent, while Palace remains unbeaten in 17 matches across competitions, climbing to fourth place in the league.