Everton is facing a tough season, and they’ve been dealt a further blow by facing the top goalkeeping performances of the Premier League season three times already. West Ham managed to beat them 3-1 at Goodison Park, with Alphonse Areola making a standout performance, saving a penalty that Everton had been awarded for the first time all year. Despite a goal from the Portuguese striker, Everton couldn’t get past the Irons’ keeper, with none of their 10 shots on target finding the net out of a total of 22 attempts.
To make matters worse, Areola’s performance surpassed that of Wolves’ Jose Sa, who also had his best game of the season in a win against Everton. The Toffees have faced similar struggles in previous games, with keepers like Bernd Leno also making top performances that resulted in Everton’s defeat.
The team has already had to deal with financial constraints, points deductions, and takeover uncertainty, making it even more challenging for them to avoid a relegation battle. With over half the Premier League fixtures played, statistically it’s unlikely that all three top goalkeeping performances would come from opposing keepers in games against Everton. This run of bad luck could be costing Everton important points in the league standings, making it a challenging season for the club and its supporters.
