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Moyes frustrated by lack of attacking back-up as Hammers and Palace play out 2-2 draw
Antonio gets fourth goal in three top-flight games this season, but Palace go toe-to-toe with Conor Gallagher brace
West Ham's Michail Antonio celebrates his goal as Crystal Palace's Conor Gallagher looks on

West Ham 2-2 Crystal Palace 
by Paul Donovan
at London Stadium

DAVID MOYES admitted West Ham were in need of more attacking options as they appeared to throw two points away yesterday afternoon, having dominated for long periods.

The Hammers and Crystal Palace cancelled each other out for the first 25 minutes, though the home side had the majority of the possession.

Palace were lucky to escape when Joel Ward cleared off the line from a miscued header, following a free kick from Vladimir Coufal.

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