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Everton travel to West Ham for a crucial Premier League clash on Saturday.
The Toffees must win to keep hopes of qualifying for European football alive, while the Hammers are in a relegation battle up against Tottenham and Nottingham Forest in desperate need of points
Nothing could separate Everton and West Ham earlier this season as a 1-1 draw was played out at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in September, but Nuno Espirito Santo believes the London Stadium could make all the difference this time around.
Nuno points to West Ham’s home form as reason for Everton to worry
The former Wolves boss was complimentary towards Everton and David Moyes during his press conference on Thursday, but warned the Toffees that the London Stadium could swing the result in his side’s favour.
Nuno – who Everton almost hired – said: “It’s a tough game. It’s a tough game against a good team. Good players, David Moyes – who you all know – good manager, but as you say, it’s gonna be at the London Stadium. I think we’ve been improving our home factor, the support of the fans, and we count on them.”
The 52-year-old has transformed West Ham ever since that 1-1 draw inside the Hill Dickinson Stadium, which was actually his first game in charge of the east Londoners.
Nuno has made West Ham particularly effective at home, where they are unbeaten in five Premier League games despite Manchester United and Manchester City visiting in that period.
Therefore, it will be difficult for Everton, but Moyes can combat the strength of the London Stadium by pointing to his excellent record away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium this term.
The Toffees have one of the best records away from home this season, winning seven and drawing four out of 16 Premier League away games.
In that respect, Saturday’s meeting could prove to be a thrilling encounter, with plenty on the line for both sides.
