West Ham 0-1 Everton: Sean Dyche’s side battle to hard-fought win in first game since Bill Kenwright’s passing
Everton battled to a hard-fought 1-0 victory at West Ham in the first game since the passing of their chairman Bill Kenwright.
Ahead of kick-off, respects were paid to Kenwright and Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who both recently passed away.
After a disjointed first half from both sides, Everton went ahead in the 51st minute through Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s low shot from the edge of the box.
Hammers goalkeeper Alphonse Areola brilliantly denied Abdoulaye Doucoure to keep his side in the game, while England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford palmed away substitute Said Benrahma’s powerful strike right at the end of the game to secure the Toffees an emotional win.
Victory sees Everton move up to 15th, five points clear of the relegation places. Meanwhile, West Ham stay ninth but suffer a third straight defeat in all competitions.
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What’s next?
West Ham host Arsenal in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night live on Sky Sports, kick-off 7.30pm. They then travel to Brentford next Saturday in the Premier League; kick-off 3pm.
Everton face Premier League new boys Burnley at Goodison Park in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Goodison Park on Wednesday, kick-off 7.45pm. They then host Brighton in the Premier League next Saturday, kick-off 3pm.
