Everton's poor away form continues
The chances of Everton finishing above Manchester United and Arsenal diminished as it produced another poor away display at West Ham United.
Everton's disappointing away form continued as it laboured to a 0-0 Premier League draw against West Ham United at London Stadium.
Ronald Koeman's men had won their previous two matches, both at Goodison Park, but failed to produce an attempt on goal in a quiet first half against the Hammers.
They did not improve after the break, failing to register a shot on target, with Maarten Stekelenburg saving from Manuel Lanzini in one of the few moments Everton's goalkeeper was tested.
Premier League top goalscorer Romelu Lukaku was particularly subdued as Everton made it six away Premier League games without a win, a stark contrast with its current seven-match winning streak at home.
The draw is a blow to Koeman's hopes of finishing fifth above Manchester United and Arsenal to secure the most favourable entry into next season's UEFA Europa League.
The Toffees edged above Arsenal into sixth with the point and now sit two behind Manchester United, but they have played three games more than both the Gunners and Jose Mourinho's side.
West Ham, meanwhile, stays 13th and moves on to 38 points as it edges closer to making safety in the top flight mathematically sure. The Hammers have only won one of their past 10 league matches.
