Sears set for return to Hammers

The young striker joined Palace on a season-long loan in the summer but is set to be recalled by the Hammers due to a spate of injuries at Upton Park. "West Ham have asked for him to go back in January," revealed Eagles boss Neil Warnock. "They have one or two problems up front and he is their player at the end of the day. "He'll be with us for the next two games but it's likely he'll go back after that."