Former England captain Terry Butcher
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park

"The referee really had no alternative, Glenn Murray followed through and caught Winston Reid, and there is no question about that being second yellow card. We'll see what West Ham are made of now. That will lift them."

What a day Glenn Murray is having! One goal, potentially a second and now a red card. And you have to say the sending off has been coming. Murray has been walking a disciplinary tightrope with his physical approach against the Hammers' defence.

The Palace striker sees a second yellow card wafted in his direction by Mike Dean after a late challenge on Winston Reid.

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But the Hammers almost have a tiny bit of hope to hang on to. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce said he had a wand of a left foot - and recent signing Nene proves it. The Brazilian striker bends a delicious effort towards the far corner, only for the post to come to Palace's rescue.

West Ham are hurtling towards their sixth match without a win. They need a miracle to prevent that now.

Former England captain Terry Butcher
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park

"The West Ham fans are starting to stream away back to their cars. They know the game is over now, and that's three assists for Jason Puncheon. A sweet, out swinging ball that beats the first defender, and there was Glenn Murray to stoop and guide it past Adrian, who's had no protection from his defenders today. West Ham have been wretched but Palace? They've gone from strength to strength."

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Well, well, well. Upton Park is stunned.

Palace are threatening to run riot now. Glenn Murray steals a yard on his marker, before using his head to guide in Jason Puncheon's outswinging free-kick into the far corner.

Some Hammers fans decide enough is enough and walk out of the ground. Shopping at Westfield with the partner looks much more appealing now...

Here he is! Nene receives a warm reception as Hammers boss Sam Allardyce goes on the attack. The Brazilian striker replaces holding midfielder Alex Song as the home side reshuffle.

Former England captain Terry Butcher
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park

"When you have good memories of coming to a ground where you've won before it can help you. You know what it takes to win there and you know what to expect. West Ham are struggling to get anything going now and the crowd are getting frustrated. The home side have been a poor second to Crystal Palace."

Nene strips off his Hammers training top as he prepares to make his Premier League debut. In the meantime, team-mate James Tomkins sees yellow for a rough challenge on Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. That's a sign of the home side's current frustration.

Rob Hill: My mum threw a bucket of water at Lee Sharpe for being too noisy one night. so he came round the following day and had lunch with us.

Wayne Andrews: Barry Fry was a regular visitor at home when he was at Bedford Town - he used to sell lottery tickets and chat up my mum.

Paul Greig: My sister was friends with Phil Ferns. That's about as good as it got for footballer visits. No offence Phil.

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If there is going to be another goal in the next few minutes then it looks likely to be another one for Palace. Eagles skipper Mile Jedinak eyes up a free-kick on the edge of the home penalty area, whipping a fierce effort past the left-hand post. Sighs of relief from the home crowd.

West Ham have been more toothless than my dentures-wearing elderly auntie. Recent signing Nene is told to warm up on the touchline - can he provide some attacking spark?

The cameras pick up a clearly livid Sam Allardyce muttering and mumbling on the Hammers bench. West Ham need a response - quick sharp. Allardyce grumbles again as Mark Noble's free-kick from a promising position on the left sails over everybody in the Palace box and over the bar.

Former England captain Terry Butcher
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park

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"Scott Dann is the man! Just like for the first goal in the first half, Jason Puncheon swings a deep corner in and this time Dann was right on top of Winston Reid. Adrian could only push the ball into the back of the net, Dann's header was so powerful. And now West Ham have got a mountain to climb."

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Now the mood is even darker among Hammers fans. Palace double their lead through Scott Dann - and Hammers boss Sam Allardyce will be raging.

It is far too easy for the Palace centre-half, who jumps highest at the far post to power in Jason Puncheon's inswinging right-wing corner.

Former England captain Terry Butcher
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park

"I expect the game will open up more in the second half. Crystal Palace have done really well, I've been impressed with how they've handled the West Ham front two, but you do feel spaces will begin to open up."

During that stoppage we see a glimpse of Hammers vice-chairman David Sullivan, who looks extremely grumpy under his grey, furry Russian-style hat.

His mood won't be improved by some more lethargic attacking play from his team. Palace's lanky defenders easily deal with a few hopeful punts forward.

As soon as the game restarts, it grinds to a halt. For good reason though, as Winston Reid is accidently clobbered around the head. The big Kiwi goes down as the Hammers medical staff race on. Reid is made of stern stuff and quickly clambers to his feet.

Palace boss Alan Pardew has a word in the ear of Dwight Gayle as the players reappear from the tunnel. "Give it 15 minutes son and you'll be on," may or may not be what Pardew whispers.

Referee Mike Dean does a quick head count, toots his whistle and Palace restart the game.