Everton dominate the overall head-to-head record, with 75 wins to West Ham’s 45, in addition to 32 draws, and Graham Potter’s charges will be desperate to help turn the stats in their favour with a positive result at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Midway through David Moyes’ day off, his tranquillity was interrupted by a phone call. A source close to Moyes, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, told The Athletic that the Scotsman was informed someone else would be stepping into the managerial berth at West Ham.