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Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas discuss Everton's 2-1 defeat to West Ham, focusing on VAR controversies and the implications for their European football aspirations.

Chris Beesley and Joe Thomas return to the studio to dissect a frustrating afternoon for the Blues at the London Stadium. Following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham, Everton find themselves sitting in 11th place, and while they remain just 3 points off 6th, the margin for error is becoming razor-thin. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee In this episode, the lads dive into: The Penalty That Wasn't: A deep dive into the controversial handball by Mateus Fernandes. With former refs and the Key Match Incidents Panel weighing in, how did VAR Michael Salisbury get this one so wrong? With three games now without a win, we ask the tough question: Is the dream of European football next season slipping away? Looking ahead to Monday night under the lights at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Can David Moyes’ men find an almighty effort to stun title-chasers Manchester City? #EFC #EvertonFC #DavidMoyes #EvertonStadium #HillDickinson #RoyalBlue Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb *Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:*…

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Hosts: Chris Beesley, Joe Thomas

Topics covered

• VAR controversy
• Everton FC
• West Ham
• European football hopes
• match reaction

Keywords

• Everton
• West Ham
• VAR
• European football
• Chris Beesley
• Joe Thomas
• David Moyes

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Places: West Ham, Everton, London Stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium

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