When they attack, neither Rice nor Paqueta are going beyond the ball which means it’s three against the Everton back five every time. 15:22, Matt Verri20 mins: Another Everton corner, after Paqueta does well to get back. Zouma got caught out a bit there. Aimed towards Mykolenko, Bowen there to head it out though. Everton work it back to Gray, ball over the top and Mykolenko can’t get there. 15:19, Matt Verri17 mins: Brief VAR check as Everton appeal for handball. Did it hit Ogbonna’s arm as he slipped? VAR with no real interest, play swiftly waved on.
Meanwhile the stewards are fighting a losing battle in the away end to remove various banners protesting against the club’s board and ownership. KICK-OFF! 15:02, Matt VerriWe’re up and running at the London Stadium! 14:58, Matt VerriDavid Gold will be remembered ahead of kick-off. Flowers laid in tribute to him, video montage has been played on the big screens. Gold’s name is on a huge shirt in the middle of the pitch too. Here we go! 14:56, Matt VerriRight then, players are in the tunnel at the London Stadium. Banners up from the away supporters, bubbles blown in the home end.
“It’s important for me and the players to just focus on the opponent. We know West Ham, regardless of league position, have quality players and a quality coach. “We know how good they are and we just have to focus on that. ” (AFP via Getty Images)Ings ‘not a risk’ for West Ham14:36, Matt VerriDavid Moyes hasn’t picked Danny Ings in the starting XI this afternoon, but he’s confident the striker will be able to hit the ground running when he does get his chance. “We’ve been linked with a few players and we’ve looked at a few players to try and bring in to strengthen [us], but I wanted to bring in someone who wasn’t a risk, knew how to score, ” Moyes said after the signing was confirmed. “I think Danny Ings is as good as it gets and to be fair, at this time of the year, it’s not easy to pick up centre forwards.
Looks like he tries to nod it back for Bowen instead, doesn’t work. Has to settle for a corner. Mina out, Emerson in... Pickford claims. Malik Ouzia at the London Stadium15:39, Matt VerriWe saw two camera angles here, one that looked onside and one that looked off. We’ve got desperate West Ham fans leaning into the press box asking for good news. Didn’t fancy sticking my neck on the line either way, to be honest.
We’re very nearly ready to get underway! 14:51, Matt VerriSouthampton, currently bottom of the Premier League, are also in action at 3pm as they host Aston Villa. Every chance that either West Ham or Everton could find themselves at the foot of the table in a couple of hours, and potentially looking for a new manager by the end of the weekend. So much on the line. Malik Ouzia at the London Stadium14:47, Matt VerriLampard’s pre-match thoughts14:42, Matt Verri“We have to keep working. For teams in our area, you often find goals are an issue. “Whether that’s not being clinical enough – which has certainly been the case at times – but you have to keep believing, working as a team, work on the team structure and try to take our opportunities as they come and believe in the fact that they will come.
15:38, Matt VerriVAR check for offside. It’s very tight. Goal stands! Tarkowski just about playing Bowen onside and West Ham do have a precious lead. GOAL! West Ham 1-0 Everton | Jarrod Bowen 35'15:36, Matt VerriGreat ball from Rice through to Bowen, his cut-back into the box is turned behind by Tarkowski. West Ham corner. Taken short, eventually put into the box by Coufal... no very well. Mina clears. West Ham keep it alive, falls for Bowen and he turns it home! HUGE goal. Malik Ouzia at the London Stadium15:34, Matt VerriBetter from West Ham in the last few minutes but you can see the lack of belief.
We’re really pleased to have him. ”Poor records for both14:30, Matt VerriEverton’s last win away from home in the Premier League came in October. West Ham’s last League win at the London Stadium? October. Neither side with any confidence at all really, it’s going to be a nervy afternoon you’d imagine. For those who love a cliché - first goal is going to be absolutely crucial. Moyes gives upbeat West Ham assessment14:24, Matt VerriA defiant David Moyes says West Ham is a “more together club than ever” and insists his team are better than a year ago - even if they are yet to prove it on the pitch.
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The early part of Moyes’ second spell in charge was marred by similar turmoil and dissent towards the West Ham ownership but the Scot believes that, despite this season’s downturn in results, the culture of the club has changed during his reign. “I think that West Ham as a football club, and maybe the people who work here a lot longer than me might have a better idea, I think it’s a more together club than it’s ever been, ” Moyes said. “I think the passing of [joint-chairman] David Gold, actually in some ways has pulled us all together as well because he’s now recognised as someone who gave everything he really could for the club and I think that now, there’s a board there who is very trusting of their manager.
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