David Moyes hopes he can help his former club West Ham stay in the Premier League
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Moyes hopes West Ham can avoid relegation (Reuters)
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Everton manager David Moyes finds himself in a unique position ahead of the Premier League's final day, with his current club's match against Tottenham Hotspur potentially deciding the fate of his former team, West Ham United.
While Everton are practically out of contention for European football, Moyes has expressed a personal desire to help West Ham avoid relegation.
The stakes are high for West Ham, who are currently 18th and sit two points behind Spurs. To survive, the Hammers must defeat Leeds United on Sunday and hope Tottenham lose to Everton. A draw would likely be sufficient for Spurs to secure their top-flight status due to their superior goal difference.
Moyes, who managed West Ham for five-and-a-half years across two spells between 2017 and 2024, and led them to the Uefa Conference League title in 2023, openly stated his sentiment.
"I'd love to keep West Ham in the league if I can," he told reporters.
Moyes famously led West Ham to Conference League glory in 2023open image in gallery
Moyes famously led West Ham to Conference League glory in 2023 (AFP/Getty)
However, the 63-year-old was quick to clarify his primary allegiance.
"It's more important I get Everton that top finish and we get a few more million pounds because of our league position," he added, highlighting Everton's pursuit of a potential top-10 finish.
Tottenham, revitalised under new manager Roberto de Zerbi, have lost just one of their last five fixtures, contrasting sharply with Everton's current six-match winless streak.
However, they were beaten 2-1 by London rivals Chelsea on Tuesday, which meant that the relegation battle has gone to the final day.
West Ham also missed the opportunity to leapfrog Spurs in the table last weekend when they lost 3-1 at Newcastle.
The odds are now stacked against the Irons to stay in the Premier League, but their former boss Moyes could do them a massive favour.
West Ham have to win their game, though, which would mean beating Leeds for the first time this season after two previous meetings.
Daniel Farke’s side beat West Ham 2-1 at Elland Road in October before overcoming the Hammers at the London Stadium in a penalty shootout in the FA Cup in April to reach the semi-finals, where they lost to Chelsea.