Dominic Calvert-Lewin Scores 50th Premier League Goal in Everton's 1-0 Win Against West Ham
Victory marks a turning point for Everton amid grieving the loss of long-standing chairman and financial fair play breach allegations; Calvert-Lewin becomes fourth Everton player to reach 50 Premier League goals.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin marked his 50th Premier League goal, becoming the fourth Everton player after Romelu Lukaku, Duncan Ferguson, and Tim Cahill to achieve this feat. His goal led Everton to a 1-0 victory over West Ham.
- The match was an emotional one for Everton, as it followed the passing of long-standing chairman Bill Kenwright. A moment of silence was held in memory of former players Bobby Charlton and Ken Wright
- This victory was significant for Everton as it ended a challenging week on a positive note. The team had been grappling with allegations of breaching financial fair play rules for the 2021-22 season, which potentially could lead to a 12-point penalty.
- Sean Dyche, Everton's head coach, has been crucial in steering the team's focus back to football amid the turbulent times. He spoke about a "siege mentality" and noted how his players had "rallied" after a tough week.
- This was Everton's third win in six games in all competitions, demonstrating a potential recovery from a troubled start to the season which saw them failing to win any of their opening five league fixtures.