West Ham scored three goals in the final 28 minutes to stun Everton and win 3-1 at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Beto had a first half penalty kick saved by the excellent Alphonse Areola but then headed home early in the second half to put Everton ahead.
However, the Hammers came roaring back as Kurt Zouma headed home the equalizer and them Tomas Soucek volleyed home a stunned in the 91st minute to send the away fans wild. Mexico star Edson Alvarez then dinked home in the 95th minute to seal the win.
West Ham have won back-to-back games as they move on to 42 points and are in the hunt for a top six finish. Everton remain on 25 points as they dominated large spells of the game but game up against an inspired Areola.
Areola stars as Everton stunned
West Ham rode their luck at Everton as Alphonse Areola put in an inspired goalkeeping display. The French goalkeeper saved Beto’s penalty kick brilliantly, then denied McNeil from point-blank range before somehow clawing out Beto’s deflected shot soon after. Areola gave West Ham the platform to stage their incredible late win at Everton which never really seemed likely. Everton had all of the play in the second half but were caught out at a corner kick and then West Ham smelled blood in the water. Soucek and Alvarez scored lovely goals to secure the win and all of a sudden West Ham are pushing for a top six finish. Everton will wonder how on earth they lost this game but it was the same old story for Sean Dyche as his side missed big chances and the brilliance of Areola scuppered Everton’s hopes of celebrating a week which saw them get back four points by adding another three.
Everton vs West Ham player ratings
Via our friends at FotMob.com you can see Areola had a brilliant game in goal, while Soucek and Alvarez dug deep in midfield and both scored lovely goals late on. Everton’s Onana and McNeil created plenty from midfield but it was the same old story for the Toffees who showed plenty of promise but didn’t put away their chances.
What’s next?
Everton head to Manchester United on Saturday, March 9. West Ham head to SC Freiburg for the first leg of their Europa League last 16 clash on Thursday, then host Burnley on Sunday, March 10.
How to watch Everton vs West Ham live, stream link and start time
Kick off: 10am ET Saturday (March 2)
TV Channel: USA Network
Online: Watch online via NBC.com
Everton vs West Ham live updates! - By Joe Prince-Wright
Everton vs West Ham final score: 1-3
Beto 56', Zouma 62', Soucek 91', Alvarez 95'
Full time: Everton 1-3 West Ham
The Hammers fans are the ones singing in the rain at Goodison after the incredible late drama. What a win for West Ham and Soucek’s stunning goal and a delicious dink from Alvarez capped off a fine late surge to stun Everton. The hosts had dominated large spells of the game but have nothing to show for it.
Alvarez dinks home to seal the win - Everton 1-3 West Ham (95th minute)
Bowen sets up Alvarez on the break and he dinks home to seal the win.
What a goal from Soucek! Incredible strike - Everton 1-2 West Ham (91st minute)
Pure class from Soucek as the ball is hung up to the back post and he chests it down before smashing home. West Ham’s fans go wild. It looks like they’ve won it with a moment of magic late on.
Pickford is at it now
Kudus is in over the top and beats two Everton defenders and somehow stays on his feet but Pickford charges out and shuts down the angle as well as tackling Kudus with his feet before celebrating wildly. Pickford is loving it. So are the Everton fans but that was too easy for West Ham.
What a stop from Areola, again!
He’s having a superb game. Beto’s deflected shot loops high into the air and looks like it’s going into the far corner but Areola claws it away.
Hammers equalize through Zouma - Everton 1-1 West Ham (62nd minute)
James Ward-Prowse whips in a brilliant corner (of course he does) and Zouma heads home from close range to equalize. Totally against the run of play.
Areola denies McNeil from close range
It should be 2-0 to Everton. The ball drops to McNeil in the box but his shot is brilliantly blocked by Areola who throws himself at it. Everton are all over West Ham.
Beto heads home Garner’s stunning cross - Everton 1-0 West Ham (56th minute)
A brilliant cross from James Garner on the right finds Beto unmarked six yards out and he heads home to send Goodison wild. What a huge goal that is for the Toffees and Beto makes up for his penalty kick being saved.
Areola with a great stop
That is a beauty of a strike from Dwight McNeil as he controls a volley from distance which is bouncing and sneaking in to the bottom corner but Areola makes a fine stop.
Half time: Everton 0-0 West Ham
A very tight, even game at Goodison and Areola’s wonderful penalty stop to deny Beto just before the break is the main talking point. Beto did not look confident stepping up and although is penalty was okay, Areola made a wonderful save down to his left. All to play for.
Penalty to Everton... but Areola denies Beto
A cross into the box hits Zouma on the arm and after a lengthy VAR check a penalty kick is given. That is harsh on Zouma. Beto steps up to take the penalty but Areola denies him with a really good stop. What a huge moment that could be in the game.
Big chance for the Toffees but Beto wastes it
Lovely build-up play from Everton and Beto is in but he gets his shot all wrong and his tame effort is easily saved by Areola. Moments later Harrison’s cross causes chaos but West Ham clear.
Slow start at Goodison as Jordan Pickford pushes away an effort early on and Beto had a chance at the other end. Very even game, as expected.
Everton lineup
Pickford; Godfrey, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Garner, Onana, McNeil; Doucoure; Beto
West Ham lineup
Areola; Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Bowen
Everton focus, team news
Everton’s settled defensive lineup has been key to their season staying on track. They have to find a way to get the ball to Calvert-Lewin in more dangerous areas and Doucoure’s recent return should help with that.
OUT: Arnaut Danjuma (ankle), Dele Alli (groin) | QUESTIONABLE: Idrissa Gueye (groin), Amadou Onana (groin), Lewis Dobbin (ankle), Andre Gomes (calf)
West Ham focus, team news
Nobody out injured is a huge bonus for the Hammers ahead of a pivotal stretch of games in their season. Bowen, Paqueta and Kudus as a front three caused Brentford so many problems and should start again.
OUT: Maxwel Cornet (hamstring)
