West Ham United vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Everton in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
West Ham United vs Everton
West Ham haven't really got going in this second half so far, they need to get the ball down and start getting it into the feet of their attacking players, who have shown that they can test the Everton defence.
West Ham United vs Everton
Everton have won fewer away points than any other side in the Premier League this season (6). The Toffees are currently without a win in 11 away league games (D2 L9), their longest such run without a win since a run of 16 between February and December 2017.
West Ham United vs Everton
OFF THE BAR! Rice gives the ball away in midfield and Everton race forward, with Iwobi feeding Calvert-Lewin on the edge of the penalty area and the striker fires an effort towards goal. However, he gets too much on it and it clips the top of the crossbar and flies over.
West Ham United vs Everton
No changes by either manager at the break, it will be interesting to see how long Lampard leaves it before shaking things up in order to get back into the game.
West Ham United vs Everton
Everton have played well at times, but West Ham have been on top for the most part and if they can secure the win today, they'll move up to fifth in the table. There certainly could be a few more goals after the break.
West Ham United vs Everton
One goal separates the two sides at the break, with West Ham holding a 1-0 lead, thanks to a superb free-kick from Cresswell on 32 minutes. The Hammers could be further ahead, as Benrahma and Antonio have both gone close in the opening half. Meanwhile Richarlison has looked dangerous for the visitors at the other end, but his efforts have all been off target and Fabianski is yet to have a save to make.
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