Everton sent David Moyes warning after what’s happened at West Ham in the last 24 hours

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Since David Moyes returned to Everton this time last year, the club has been on an upward trajectory.

David Moyes replaced Sean Dyche in January 2025 and was tasked with the challenge of avoiding relegation.

Moyes did that with ease, as Everton ended up finishing a whopping 23 points clear of the drop zone, ending the season in 13th place.

This season, Moyes wants to return the Toffees to Europe and they are currently well-placed to achieve that goal, sitting just a few points behind Chelsea in fifth.

Meanwhile, his former club West Ham United are staring down the barrel of relegation, and last night would’ve brought mixed emotions for the Scotsman.

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Everton boss David Moyes must be feeling mixed emotions about West Ham United

Moyes left West Ham in 2024, as the board felt ‘change was needed’, according to a report from Sky Sports.

The 62-year-old was often criticised for his pragmatic football, and so, Julen Lopetegui, who plays a possession-based system, was brought in.

Lopetegui was sacked just a few months into the job before being replaced by Graham Potter. He too was given the boot shortly into his tenure, and now Nuno Espirito Santo is in charge.

Espirito Santo’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest last night, leaving the Hammers in the drop zone, seven points adrift from safety.

West Ham have gone from competing in Europe under Moyes to the genuine prospect of playing Championship football.

Part of Moyes must be feeling somewhat smug at the situation, but also sad to see his former club in such a state.

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Some Everton fans have actually wanted Moyes to be sacked at points this season, and many don’t want his contract to be renewed, with it due to expire next year.

Clearly, some supporters must be careful what they wish for, as it only takes a quick glance at West Ham to see what could follow if the Scotsman departs.

Indeed, Moyes isn’t immune to criticism and has made mistakes this term, but he has more than enough credit in the bank to earn the backing of the board and the fanbase.

Despite some really disappointing results this term, most notably the 4-2 defeat to Brentford last time out, Everton are still projected to get 53 points based on the points per game average.

That would be an improvement on last season’s points tally, and it’d more than likely have them in and around the top 10.

With a bit more quality added to the squad this month, getting to the 60-point mark isn’t out of the question at all.