Source: Liverpool_Echo
NIGEL MARTYN: West Ham blow won’t dent Everton FC’s European ambitions
I couldn't help but feel disappointed after the West Ham game. Beforehand you'd say it was a match we should have won.[LNB]Credit to West Ham though. They came and gave it a really good go in the second half.[LNB]But in the opening 45 minutes I thought Everton were in control without pulling up any trees. After that it was disappointing how we twice surrendered the lead.[LNB]Mikel Arteta was a big miss though. He can influence and control games, and helps us retain the ball better. That's exactly what we needed later in the match. Also, I think Steven Pienaar plays better when Arteta's in the team.[LNB]West Ham will be disappointed with the manner in which they conceded the first goal. They had a couple of chances to clear, but full marks to Tim Cahill for sticking with it and getting the ball to Diniyar Bilyaletdinov.[LNB]After being involved in the first goal, it's another great cross from Leighton Baines for our second and a fantastic finish from Yakubu.[LNB]At that point you're thinking we just need to shut it down and protect the lead.
