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
CHANCE! West Ham counter quickly and Fornals switches the ball to Bowen, who plays it off to Benrahma and he flicks it to Fornals on the over lap in the box. However, Pickford reads it brilliantly and comes out and makes a great save with his legs.
West Ham United vs Everton
Following their 1-0 win at Goodison Park in October, West Ham are looking to complete their first league double over Everton since the 1972-73 campaign.
West Ham United vs Everton
BLOCKED! Bowen plays a lovely ball through to Antonio on the edge of the penalty area and he turns away from Keane, before powering a shot towards goal. However, Keane does well to get back quickly and makes a vital block.
West Ham United vs Everton
It's West Ham with the early possession here, but it's all in midfield and there hasn't been much action in the final third. Everton defending in numbers quite comfortably so far.
West Ham United vs Everton
West Ham having Bowen return to the side from injury is a huge boost, especially ahead of their Europa League quarter-final against Lyon in midweek.
West Ham United vs Everton
Blocked! Good play by West Ham down the right wing with Fredericks getting forward and he plays a low cross into the box, which is met by Fornals, but his shot is well blocked by Keane.
West Ham United vs Everton
Donny Van De Beek had been due to start for Everton today, but he picked up an injury in the warm-ups, so Holgate has been drafted into the starting line-up and he'll play alongside Doucoure.
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