Moyes sees Everton win at Spurs, while former club West Ham is fighting against relegation

Although 12th-placed Everton are virtually out of contention for European competition, manager David Moyes has a personal goal he would like to achieve in his final Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur: helping his former club West Ham United avoid relegation.

Spurs are two points above 18th-placed West Ham going into the final matchday. West Ham, who have a significantly worse goal difference than Spurs, must beat Leeds United on Sunday and hope Tottenham lose to Everton to stay alive.

A draw against Everton will probably be enough for Spurs to avoid relegation.

“I would like to keep West Ham in the league if I can,” Moyes told reporters on Friday.

Moyes managed West Ham for five and a half years over two spells between 2017 and 2024, helping the club win the UEFA Conference League in 2023.

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But the 63-year-old was quick to make it clear that his primary focus on Sunday will be to help Everton finish higher, with a top-10 finish still possible for the club.

“It’s more important that I get Everton that top spot and that we get a few more million pounds because of our position in the league,” he said.

Spurs, who climbed out of the bottom three under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, have lost just one of their last five games, while Everton are on a six-match winless run.

Published on May 22, 2026