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West Ham United v Sunderland

West Ham's record signing Andre Ayew has an outside chance of returning from the thigh injury he suffered on the opening day of the season.

Aaron Cresswell is suspended, while Arthur Masuaku, Sam Byram, Gokhan Tore, Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho all remain sidelined.

Sunderland's Lamine Kone returns from a hamstring injury, while Patrick van Aanholt has overcome a muscle strain.

However, seven first-team players remain unavailable because of injury.

MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES

Mark Scott: "Slaven Bilic's switch to a back three at Palace paid off, with West Ham looking better at both ends of the pitch.