Everton vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Everton vs West Ham United
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of five minutes of added time at the end of the game.
Everton vs West Ham United
The Toffees keep possession with West Ham sitting deep inside their own box. Doucoure receives the ball in space and fires a pass into the feet of Garner between the lines. He turns just outside the penalty area and shoots, but his deflected effort falls into the arms of Areola.
Everton vs West Ham United
Onana finds Calvert-Lewin on the right-hand side and the Everton forward plays a one-two with McNeil before striking towards goal, but his shot is blocked. The ball flies into the air and Onana challenges Coufal, but the West Ham defender heads away. Gomes receives it and carries into the box, but he fouls his opponent and the Hammers win a free-kick.
Everton vs West Ham United
Soucek finds Antonio on the left-hand side and Godfrey comes out to pressure him, and the West Ham forward drives into the penalty area. He attempts to deliver into the box, but Pickford darts off his line to make the save. He spills it and Bowen rushes in, but the Everton goalkeeper gathers at the second attempt.
Everton vs West Ham United
Everton come forward again as a long ball from McNeil finds Calvert-Lewin, who has peeled off to the right-hand side of attack. He remains patient, waiting for support, before picking out Gomes in the middle. The Portuguese midfielder shifts it onto his left foot before striking towards goal, but Areola gets his body behind it and saves.
Everton vs West Ham United
Everton go close again! McNeil receives the ball just outside the penalty area and finds Calvert-Lewin inside the box. The Everton striker takes a touch and strikes towards the bottom corner, but Areola dives to his left to make another save. The West Ham goalkeeper has saved his team on multiple occasions so far.
Everton vs West Ham United
Substitution Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima Michail Gregory Antonio
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