Mitchell's volley secures Palace victory as set-piece worries deepen for West Ham
Crystal Palace prised a controlled 2-1 win from a fraught London derby, exploiting West Ham United's ongoing vulnerability at corners and piling further pressure on Graham Potter. Jean-Philippe Mateta struck from close range in the 37th minute after Alphonse Areola had pushed Marc Guehi's header against the bar, Jarrod Bowen briefly reignited the hosts with a glancing equaliser, and Tyrick Mitchell settled it with a ruthless volley as Palace kept their unbeaten start intact.
West Ham, who failed to register a first-half shot, rallied after the interval but let the moment pass. Chris Richards cleared Lucas Paqueta’s effort off the line at 1-1, and once Adam Wharton’s cross wasn’t dealt with, Mitchell’s finish restored Palace’s lead. From there, Oliver Glasner’s side showed the composure the occasion demanded, closing out a game played to the soundtrack of protests and dissent inside and outside the stadium.
A plan built on corners and a breakthrough at the seventh