Early warning
It was clear from even the early stages of Sunday's match that counter-attacks were going to be a thorn in the side for Everton. Even though the visitors had begun the game well in terms of their possession and driving towards the final third, West Ham still looked a threat on the counter attack.
In the opening stages of the match, that was apparent when a Blues move broke down on the flank just outside the hosts' penalty area. Both Abdoulaye Doucoure and Jonjoe Kenny attempted crosses into the box, but they were aimless and easily defended by the Hammers.
