West Ham 2 – 0 Everton

West Ham recorded a much-needed 2-0 victory over Everton – a result that heaps the pressure on Frank Lampard and leaves the Toffees stuck in the relegation zone.

With both teams coming into this one on a seven-game winless run, the stakes were high for both managers but it was David Moyes that came out on top as Jarrod Bowen’s first-half double sent the Hammers to maximum points.

“You’re getting sacked in the morning” was sung by the West Ham fans at Lampard, whilst Moyes quietened down the noise surrounding his future after getting a tune out of his previously struggling side. Everton have now scored just four goals in their last eight Premier League games, mustering only five shots at the West Ham goal in a timid attacking performance.

Everton’s directors were ordered to stay away from Goodison Park for the 2-1 Premier League defeat to Southampton but were in attendance at the London Stadium amid protests from the away end, including owner Farhad Moshiri – his first Everton game since October 2021.

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What’s next?

West Ham have nine days off before their next fixture, which is an FA Cup fourth round tie away at Derby County on January 30, kick-off 7.45pm.

The Hammers then face three sides considered to be in the ‘Big Seven’ with their next Premier League game being a trip to Newcastle, live on Sky Sports Saturday Night Football on February 4. West Ham then host Chelsea on the following Saturday, before going to Tottenham on February 19, live on Sky Sports Super Sunday.

Everton‘s elimination from the FA Cup at the third round means they have next weekend off. Their next Premier League game is at home to league leaders Arsenal on February 4, kick-off 12.30pm.

A crucial February will see the Toffees then travel to Liverpool for the Merseyside derby on February 13, live on Sky Sports Monday Night Football. Everton then host Leeds and Aston Villa to complete their February schedule.