The trick for Everton was finding the edge to go with their organisation. This was a resilient away performance, the kind to evoke memories of Sean Dyche’s best days at Burnley, but it might have gone unrewarded without a finisher in the team. West Ham, who are in danger of drifting into troubled waters after one win in six league matches, might have stolen something had Dominic Calvert‑Lewin not punished their lethargy with a clinical winning goal.
This was proof that Everton, who moved five points clear of the bottom three with this deserved win, are a different proposition when Calvert-Lewin is fit and confident. The England international has had a horrible time with injuries but his importance shone brightly when he drove in his fourth goal of the season. Calvert-Lewin occupied his markers, linked the play and finished superbly when his chance arrived in the 51st minute; he did for Everton what Michail Antonio failed to provide for West Ham.
