Premier League Recap: Everton and West Ham Draw in Nuno’s First Hammers Match

Everton 1-1 West Ham

Everton’s unbeaten start at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium continued, though they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against West Ham United. Nuno Espírito Santo’s men became the first visiting side to score at the Toffees’ new home.

The hosts took the lead inside 20 minutes. James Garner delivered a precise inswinging cross that found Michael Keane unmarked, and the defender powered a header over Alphonse Areola. Everton pressed for a second, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall heading narrowly wide and chances falling to Idrissa Gueye and Garner.

West Ham struggled early but gradually grew into the contest, with Crysencio Summerville causing problems before half-time. After the break, the Hammers capitalised on Everton’s missed opportunities. On the hour, El Hadji Malick Diouf surged down the right and delivered a cross that eventually reached Jarrod Bowen, who curled a superb left-footed strike beyond Jordan Pickford.

Bowen almost struck again moments later, his shot deflected narrowly past the post, as West Ham pressed for a winner. Everton, despite looking solid for long spells, appeared nervous late on, and their visitors threatened to complete the turnaround. However, the Hammers lacked composure in the final third, leaving both sides with a share of the points.

The result means Everton remain unbeaten at their new stadium, though they conceded there for the first time. For Nuno Espírito Santo, the draw represents a positive start to life on the road with his new team, securing a valuable point only two days into his tenure.