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Everton of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi got a rare does of full duration action on Sunday with The Toffees, but it was not enough to save his side from losing away to West Ham United, megasportsarena.com reports.
While The Hammers had Ademola Alese on their bench for 90 minutes and Bamidele (Dele) Alli also sat all evening long on Everton’s bench, Iwobi put up a spirited effort to lift his side out of stormy waters.
Iwobi’s zeal, though, fell short, as West Ham temporarily moved up to fifth in the English Premier League by overcoming relegation-threatened Everton 2-1 at London Stadium on Super Sunday.
Jarrod Bowen struck on his return to the side after a four-game absence with a foot injury (58) to ensure The Hammers remain firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification.
Aaron Cresswell had given the home side the lead with a brilliant free-kick (32) before Mason Holgate – who was a late selection after Donny van de Beek suffered an injury in the warm-up – equalised for Everton eight minutes after half time.
Bowen’s response was immediate, and the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Michael Keane was sent off for a second bookable offence (65) in bringing down Michail Antonio – a third red card in Everton’s last three games.
The result means Frank Lampard’s side remain perilously close to relegation zone – three points above 18th-placed Watford with two games in hand but only four points above Burnley, with both battling next on Wednesday.
On the other hand, West Ham slipped back to sixth position later on Sunday after Tottenham came from behind to thrash Newcastle 5-1 courtesy of four goals in a devastating 20-minute spell.
Iwobi rated with six points out of ten from the encounter, following which Lampard called for his Everton players to develop better resilience to improve the worst away record in England’s top four divisions – just six points from a possible 42 on the road.
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