Overview

• Michael Keane headed Everton in front before Jarrod Bowen equalised on 65 minutes with a deflected strike, the first competitive goal conceded at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
• David Moyes noted positives but criticised second-half transitions and the failure to find a second goal, saying clear-cut chances were scarce.
• Jordan Pickford said the squad expected more, pointing to higher internal standards and highlighting West Ham’s counter-attacking threat under Nuno Espirito Santo.
• The result keeps Everton unbeaten at their new ground across four games and moves them up to ninth in the table, level on points with four teams.
• Duncan Ferguson labelled Beto’s display very poor due to weak hold-up play, sharpening focus on Everton’s attacking options ahead of the Palace fixture.