Marouane Chamakh, the former Arsenal player, scored his last league goal in August, and he ended his goal drought with Crystal Palace in a match against West Ham. The goal came four months after his last league goal, marking the end of a two-year goal famine for Chamakh. Since joining Palace last summer, he faced a challenging period and lost his starting place early in the season. The goal against Hull City provided him with an opportunity for a revival, especially after facing criticism from his coach.