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West Ham boss David Moyes is hoping his team can arrest a run of poor results but defeat against Everton on Saturday would likely mean the end of his time as manager
West Ham United are winless in the Premier League since October, and pressure is building on David Moyes after the team dropped into the bottom three with defeat at Wolves last weekend
Moyes on the brink
The Hammers finished seventh in the Premier League last season but have just 15 points this term and are at serious risk of relegation.
After losing their first three matches of the Premier League season, they briefly climbed as high as 10th. However, a run of just one point from the last seven games has seen them drop into the relegation places and leave Moyes in trouble.
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Defeat at Wolves last weekend saw Moyes' men drop into the bottom three, with Everton, who lost at home to Southampton, now one of the only two teams below them in the table.
Frank Lampard, who started his playing career at Everton, is also under intense scrutiny, despite receiving the backing of the club's owner, Farhad Moshiri.
Everton's 69-year stint in the top division of English football looks precarious following their 2-1 loss to Southampton, their 10th loss in 13 games.
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A win at West Ham would shore up Lampard’s position but equally, it has been reported by The Guardian that were Moyes to be sacked after Saturday’s fixture, there would be growing calls for his return to Goodison Park.
Moyes spent 12 years on Merseyside and steered the club to regular top-10 finishes, the highest of which was fourth place in 2005. He won no trophies but was adored by the fans.
Bigger picture for West Ham
West Ham have been desperately trying to bring in reinforcements for a small squad as the club tumbled down the table and looked exhausted in Europe. They have been chasing the Lorient striker Terem Moffi and showing an interest in the loan signing of the Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire, though the England international wants to stay at Old Trafford.
Moyes, meanwhile, desperately needs a victory to convince the club that they should stand by him after three years as manager. The relegation six-pointer comes before a gruelling run of matches against Newcastle, Chelsea and Tottenham.
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