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Cameron Smith

Wed 22 April 2026 16:10, UK

West Ham United are looking to get back to winning ways as they welcome Everton to the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side failed to extend the gap massively to Tottenham on Monday, as they played out a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

At the same time, relegation was confirmed for his former club Wolves, and with Burnley’s also all but confirmed, the battle to avoid the final spot continues.

The Hammers sit 17th in the standings, two points ahead of rivals Tottenham, who are preparing for a favourable trip to basement dwellers Wolves.

Though they risk dropping back in if they fail to pick up all three points against European chasers Everton on Saturday.

Nuno to keep attack fresh as West Ham eye three points

It was a frustrating encounter at Selhurst Park on Monday, with neither side really taking full control.

As a result, Nuno may look to refresh his line-up, particularly with January signing Pablo struggling since his arrival.

The Brazilian registered 35 touches against Palace, managing just 14 out of 23 passes, while he failed to make any real impact in and around the box.

With this in mind, Callum Wilson could start up top for the Irons after recently making his return from injury, with Taty Castellanos just behind.

Behind Wilson, the versatile Castellanos could operate alongside Jarrod Bowen and Cryscencio Summerville, with only one change made.

Like Pablo, the Argentine made the switch to the London Stadium in January, though his overall impact has been much closer to what is needed in a relegation battle.

While he is not a traditional number nine, he has been a real workhorse up top, with four Premier League goals to go alongside.

With the experienced Wilson leading the line, Castellanos could prove a livewire in a freer role behind the striker, with this switch being the only one made by Nuno as he looks to get back to winning ways.

Everton clash is a must win for West Ham

With Monday’s opponents, Crystal Palace, fresh off the back of European action, the Hammers may feel that they missed an opportunity at Selhurst Park.

Alongside this, the chance was there to extend the gap to the bottom three, after Tottenham dropped more points at home to Brighton on Saturday.

Instead, the gap remains at two, while their direct rivals have a favourable clash against the already relegated Wolves coming up.

Welcoming Everton to the London Stadium on Saturday, Nuno’s side simply must take three points to fend off a push from Spurs behind them.

Former boss David Moyes is chasing a European spot with the Toffees, but they are wounded as a result of the recent Merseyside derby defeat against Liverpool.

With this in mind, the Hammers must take advantage and retake their tag as a favourite to go on and survive.