PARDEW’S CRISIS TALKS

ALAN PARDEW told his players a few home truths at a meeting on Friday night and believes the response was evident as Crystal Palace battled back to earn a point at West Ham on Saturday. Palace are just seven points clear of the drop zone and have not won a Premier League game since before Christmas. ‘I wanted to ask the players whether they actually realise what has gone on,’ said the manager. ‘They certainly knew after and I think I got a good response.’ The Hammers’ hopes of playing in the Champions League next season were dented by a straight red card for Cheikhou Kouyate. West Ham boss Slaven Bilic said: ‘We will appeal because we want Cheikhou back. He was magnificent.’

SUPER STAT: Dwight Gayle ended a run of 20 Premier League games without a goal, scoring for the first time since January 2015.

WEST HAM (4-2-3-1): Adrian 5; Antonio 7, Reid 6, Ogbonna 5.5, Cresswell 6.5; Kouyate 6, Noble 7 (Obiang 80min); Emenike 6 (Carroll 60, 6), Lanzini 7, Payet 8; Sakho 5.5 (Valencia 69, 6). Subs not used: Randolph, Song, Tomkins, Moses.

Booked: Reid, Noble. Sent off: Kouyate. Scorers: Lanzini 18, Payet 41.

CRYSTAL PALACE (4-2-3-1): Hennessey 5; Ward 6, Dann 5, Delaney 6.5, Souare 7.5; Jedinak 6, Ledley 6 (Campbell 70, 6); Zaha 5.5 (Gayle 46, 7), Puncheon 5.5, Sako 6.5; Bolasie 6. Subs not used: Mariappa, McCarthy, Lee, Mutch, Kelly. Booked: Ward, Sako. Scorers: Delaney 15, Gayle 75.

Man of the match: Dimitri Payet. Referee: Mark Clattenburg 5.