The game saw Jean-Philippe Mateta score for Palace, only for West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen to equalize in the second half. However, Tyrick Mitchell scored the winning goal, increasing pressure on manager Graham Potter.

Potter's position is under review, as the team has only six wins in 25 games since he took over. This has led to discussions about potential replacements, with Bilic's name being mentioned internally.

During his previous tenure at the club, Bilic achieved significant success, including the team's highest-ever points total and most goals scored in a single season.