There will be important action at the bottom of the Premier League standings on Saturday, as Everton look for an important victory to move them clear of the relegation spots. West Ham will be looking for a vital win in their battle for a European spot.
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Everton will be back in Premier League action this weekend, as they look to open up a gap between themselves and the bottom three places in the league standings. The Toffees have recently seen their ten-point deduction overturned, with just six points handed out as a ramification for breaching Premier League rules.
That has had a vital impact on their standing in the division, as they are now 15th in the table, and boast a five-point advantage over the relegation spots. However, the Toffees remain in poor recent form after going five without a win in the Premier League. The Toffees have played out four draws over that period, which includes a recent tie against Brighton over the weekend.
Pressure is mounting on David Moyes at this stage of the season, despite the fact that the Hammers are well in the hunt for a European place this term and remain in contention in the Europa League. West Ham have suffered defeats in each of their last three matches in the Premier League, which has seen them drop to tenth in the standings.
Their performances across recent weeks have been extremely poor, as they have looked weak defensively for the first time under Moyes. The Hammers have allowed eleven goals across their last three defeats, with six being allowed on the road against Arsenal. An improvement defensively could put them back on track this weekend.
Everton vs West Ham Head to Head
Everton landed a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture this term, ending a run of three straight home wins when these sides have clashed. West Ham haven’t won away from home against Everton since October 2021, but they have recorded victories in two of their last four visits to Goodison Park. Over the same period, Everton have recorded just a single success.
Everton vs West Ham Prediction
This is a vital match for both of these sides, and it is a fixture that could go either way. However, the preference is for Everton to get over the line with a narrow success, as they were much more impressive in their most recent clash against Brighton.
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