Once more, West Ham's failure to defend set-pieces proved crucial. Before the game, six of their 11 goals conceded in the Premier League had been from corners, while no other team had let in more than three. Daichi Kamada gave them an early warning and forced Alphonse Areola, who replaced Mads Hermansen for his first league start of the season, to tip the ball over.
Once more, West Ham's failure to defend set-pieces proved crucial. Before the game, six of their 11 goals conceded in the Premier League had been from corners, while no other team had let in more than three.
But the Hammers once more struggled with deliveries into the penalty area. Daichi Kamada gave them an early warning and forced Alphonse Areola, who replaced Mads Hermansen for his first league start of the season, to tip the ball over.
Marc Guehi, who saw a transfer deadline day move to Liverpool break down after Brighton's Igor Julio went on loan to West Ham instead of Palace, rose superbly to head at goal and Areola was unlucky his excellent save only fell to Jean-Philippe Mateta.
London Stadium has often been criticised by West Ham fans unhappy the atmosphere is a pale comparison to their previous home Upton Park.
Jarrod Bowen's goal gave West Ham hope and instantly lifted the mood around the ground, with the hosts on top and the supporters giving them their full backing.
But more defensive problems from the hosts ruined their good work, with Tyrick Mitchell given far too much time to volley into the roof of the net.
Next up is a match against former boss David Moyes, with the Hammers travelling to Everton on 29 September.
Some West Ham fans wanted Moyes out following a ninth-placed finish two seasons ago, a year after he had guided them to their first major trophy in 43 years.
It is hard to see how the club have progressed in any way since then.
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