Everton must quickly put the Merseyside derby defeat behind them as they return to action this weekend.
Everton are up against a West Ham United side on Saturday afternoon who are fighting for their Premier League status.
West Ham are sitting just two points above the relegation zone, so they’ll be well up for the clash in East London.
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Opta’s supercomputer has made the Toffees only narrow favourites to beat West Ham, which is surprising given how impressive their away form has been this season.
With that said, ahead of the crucial game at the London Stadium, the Premier League have just announced who the referee will be.
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Stuart Attwell appointed referee for Everton vs West Ham United
Matchweek 34 is fast-approaching, and the Premier League have announced the referees for all 10 games.
Stuart Attwell will be the man in charge of proceedings when David Moyes returns to his former club this weekend.
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Attwell will have Michael Salisbury on VAR duty, who was heavily criticised by Everton fans for his performance in the Crystal Palace game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier this season.
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Mark Scholes
Fourth official: Josh Smith
VAR: Michael Salisbury
Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan
Attwell has also been on the end of some controversial Toffees decisions this term, as he disallowed Jake O’Brien’s goal against Tottenham Hotspur back in October.
So, Moyes may not be too pleased with the 43-year-old’s appointment, although Everton have a fairly decent record with him.
The Merseysiders have won more games than they’ve lost under Attwell, so there is good reason to be confident.
The reverse fixture against the Hammers produced a score draw, with Michael Keane and Jarrod Bowen on the scoresheet.
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