Palace to spoil the party, predicts Redknapp
- by Staff Writer
- Friday, 17th January 2025
Harry Redknapp predicts that Graham Potter's side West Ham will be frustrated by an in-form Crystal Palace this weekend.
The two sides meet at the London Olympic Stadium on Saturday afternoon in what will be West Ham's second London derby in seven days, following last week's 3-2 defeat of Fulham.However Redknapp, who managed the Hammers between 1994 and 2001 expects Palace to spoil the party in Stratford this weekend.
"That was a massive win for Graham Potter during the week against Fulham," he told BetVictor. "As a manager, you always want to get that first win as soon as possible. He’s got it, and that should settle West Ham down as he tries to work out his strongest side.
"I think the job Oliver Glasner is doing is going under the radar. Last season was obviously so good for Crystal Palace but given the players they lost; they’ve done very well to be as comfortable as they have been.
"Palace are never an easy side to beat and to create chances against. I’m going for a 1-1 draw."
However Redknapp cited Lucas Paqueta as the player most like to produce a moment of magic that could swing the match in West Ham's favour - IF Head Coach Potter can get the best out of him.
"Paqueta was playing in that false nine position the other day and I thought he did a good job," he added. "He’s the sort of player that Potter might get the very best out of."
Redknapp's Premier League predictions
Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
Brentford 1-2 Liverpool
Chelsea 3-1 Wolves
Everton 1-1 Tottenham
Ipswich Town 1-2 Manchester City
Leicester City 0-1 Fulham
Manchester United 2-2 Brighton
Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest 2-0 Southampton
West Ham Utd 1-1 Crystal Palace
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