12:05
Returning to Selhurst Park, and Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew are both preparing for a tight video game today.
The Eagles will be wanting to make it a 2nd Premier League double over the Hammers in the space of 4 seasons, with Ayew having actually been on target in both the home and away success versus West Ham in 19/20.
“It’s always nice to win a game with the last kick,” Schlupp informed Premier League Productions. “Every time we play West Ham it’s a close video game.
“We’re obviously in a similar situation. It’s a big game for them, they need the three points, we want the three points of course, and I’m sure it’ll be another tight game. It’s definitely a game we’re going to go out to win.”
Ayew concurred, remembering his remarkable injury-time winner at Selhurst Park on Boxing Day 2019: “The finest objective of my profession!
“We know the Premier League is tough. You’re playing against really good teams. As long as the performances are there, we’ll be fine. We just need to keep going.”
Read the duo’s complete pre-match sneak peek here.
A derby day finalé
11:55
Elsewhere this weekend, Aimee Everett is hoping Crystal Palace Women can end up on a high when they take a trip to Charlton Athletic in their 22/23 season ending.
The Eagles enter into the last match of the existing campaign in 6th location, however can still end up as high as 5th in the Women’s Championship table.
That will eventually depend upon both Palace’s outcome at the Valley (14:00 BST kick-off on Sunday, 30th April) and Southampton’s (at home to Sheffield United at the exact same time).
The Saints are level on points, however boast a substantially much better objective distinction than Palace – implying the Eagles will likely require to win their last match at The Valley if they are to take the greater area.
Praising the assistance Palace Women have actually enjoyed this season, protector Everett said: “The fans have actually been huge this year. They’ve constantly assisted us out when we’ve been through hard durations and it’ll be great to view as a lot of them as possible at Charlton.
“It’ll be a tough game – but it’s a derby day, so anything can happen. In the last game of the season, we just want to show what we can do, and put in a good performance.”
Tickets for the match can be bought by means of the Charlton website.
11:45
Today’s matchday program function interview is with Joachim Andersen, who goes over not just the art of safeguarding – however likewise the art of looking your finest.
In a thorough interview, Andersen exposes his insight into life on and off the field, including his love of style as a way of turning off from football.
“It began when I was at boarding school in Midtjylland at a boarding school. I had a great deal of extra time, so I would constantly take a look at what was around on the web, and I purchased a great deal of clothing online.
“Since then, I’ve liked it a lot. It’s essential for me to feel good in what I use. It’s enjoyable, and I like to have various designs – not simply one.
“I have a great deal of clothing, to be sincere, and lots of, lots of designs. It’s truly tough to pick a preferred – it depends upon what state of mind I’m in. Sometimes I like to dress perfectly, often I like to dress more unwinded – it’s tough to state.”
You can check out the complete function interview with Andersen in the West Ham matchday program NOW.
Also within are notes from Roy Hodgson and Steve Parish, an interview with podcaster HLTCO and Doc Brown on secrets within secrets…
You can get your hands on the West Ham program from suppliers around Selhurst Park for simply £3.50. You can likewise purchase programs online for shipment straight to your door. You’ll require to do this a minimum of 3 days prior to the video game.
