EVERTON snapped a four-game losing streak as Bernard’s superb solo goal in the first half and midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson’s stunner in added time helped the struggling Premier League side beat West Ham United 2-0 at Goodison Park on Saturday. Premier League - Everton v West Ham United - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - October 19, 2019 Everton's Richarlison and Michael Keane and West Ham United's Declan Rice in action. - REUTERS/Russell CheynePremier League - Everton v West Ham United - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - October 19, 2019 Everton's Gylfi Sigurdsson scores their second goal.- Action Images via Reuters/Jason CairnduffEverton's Portuguese midfielder André Gomes (R) is held back by West Ham United's Swiss striker Albian Ajeti during the English Premier League football match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on October 19, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)The Portuguese has faced criticism for rigid tactics in recent weeks but his decision to deploy Richarlison as a striker paid off as the Brazilian troubled West Ham throughout and had a goal ruled out for offside after the break. West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini brought on Ukraine forward Andriy Yarmolenko in place of Felipe Anderson at the start of the second half and although the London side appeared a lot sharper, they were unable to score.

Source: New Strait Times October 19, 2019 13:52 UTC