Everton’s Goodison Park will be buzzing with a mix of relief and determination on Saturday afternoon as they host West Ham United in a crucial Premier League clash. Kickoff is at 3 PM UTC, and the atmosphere promises to be electric, with both teams aiming to solidify their positions above the relegation zone.
The Toffees, nicknamed “The Blues”, have enjoyed a recent reprieve after their points deduction for financial irregularities was reduced on appeal. This has provided much-needed breathing space in the fight to avoid relegation. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is nearing a return from injury, and his goalscoring prowess could be crucial in their quest for survival. The home crowd will be their passionate 12th man, urging them on to secure another victory.
West Ham United, nicknamed “The Hammers”, will be looking to build on their recent positive momentum after finally registering their first win of the year in all competitions last weekend. However, they still find themselves in the relegation zone, and manager David Moyes will be demanding consistency from his players. Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen will be key figures in their attack, hoping to continue their scoring form and move further away from the bottom of the table.
Possible Prediction line-ups
Everton: Pickford. Godfrey, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko. Harrison, Garner, Onana, McNeil. Doucoure. Calvert-Lewin
West Ham: Areola. Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson. Soucek, Alvarez. Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta. Bowen
Event details
NAME: Everton – West Ham United
DATE: 2 Mar 2024
TIME: 15:00 UTC
VENUE: Goodison Park, Liverpool, England