Preview: West Ham Face Everton in a Battle to Climb the Table | OneFootball

West Ham vs Everton: A Crucial Clash Amid Mounting Pressure

Hammers Seek Redemption After Nottingham Forest Blow

West Ham are grappling with mounting pressure as their Premier League campaign gets off to a rocky start. Manager Julen Lopetegui, who seemed to rally his squad with a notable 2-1 victory over Manchester United last month, saw hopes dashed after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. With just three wins from their first ten league fixtures, Lopetegui’s side faces another pivotal moment against Everton on Saturday.

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Everton Aim to Climb the Table

For Everton, the season has been a mix of close encounters and narrow losses, with last week’s 2-1 defeat to Southampton leaving them hungry for points. Despite their struggles, the Toffees have shown glimpses of resilience. A win at the London Stadium would propel them above West Ham in the Premier League standings, a crucial psychological boost for both the players and manager as they aim to climb the table.

Kick-off and Viewing Details

The West Ham vs Everton match is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, 9 November 2024, hosted at the London Stadium. As the game falls under the English football 3pm blackout, live broadcast will not be available in the UK, but fans can catch highlights on Match of the Day at 11pm GMT on BBC One.

Team News and Predictions

West Ham enter the game with significant absences; Edson Alvarez and Mohammed Kudus are suspended due to recent red cards, and Niclas Fullkrug remains sidelined with an Achilles injury.

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Everton might welcome Abdoulaye Doucoure back into the fold, though several key players—Armando Broja, Youssef Chermiti, James Garner, Dele, and Timothy Iroegbunam—are still out due to injuries.

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With both teams facing challenging starts to the season, a low-scoring draw seems likely in this encounter. Prediction: Draw, 1-1.

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