Moyes press conference LIVE - Branthwaite, Beto and Everton injury latest

The match marks Moyes’ first return to his former club - and it’s a big one. West Ham desperately need the points in their fight against relegation while Everton also badly need victory in the battle for European football.

Moyes’ men suffered a sickening blow in pursuit of that last weekend when they suffered a last-gasp 2-1 home loss to Liverpool in the first-ever Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

And it was a loss that came at a cost with the Blues’ goalscorer, Beto, coming off with a knock that is hoped won’t rule the striker out of the trip to the London Stadium.

But definitely missing will be Jarrad Branthwaite after he was stretchered off with a hamstring injury.

Expect Moyes to be quizzed on the latest on Branthwaite, Beto and all the team news.

Joe Thomas is at Finch Farm to bring you live updates.

New UpdatesKey EventsBeto not fit for West HamView PostDavid Moyes is in the roomView Post24th Apr13:53 BSTMore on BarryCarl from PA on Barry - Moyes says he has other players he might consider playing up front ahead of Barry but will not go into his thoughts on who.

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CommentsJoe Thomas24th Apr13:52 BSTMoyes on Barry, GrahamMoyes updates Giulia from the BBC on Jarrad Branthwaite. "We feel for him, he played really well in the game."

Moyes hopes this latest injury is not indicative of him having issues going forward. But he accepts he is worried about him going forward.

On Armstrong, "he needs to keep his work up at the moment, he has just had a dip, probably to be expected..."

On Barry, what more can he do: "Score, play well and be a team player."

Moyes says he has had moments this season and hopes he can have more. Is this an opportunity for him? Moyes: "If I play him."

Any thoughts on promoting Braiden Graham from the U21s? Moyes says everyone wants young players to come through and he is pleased with Braiden's form but that he might have a little bit to go before reaching the first team.

CommentsJoe Thomas24th Apr13:49 BSTBeto not fit for West HamStuart from PLP, still looking at West Ham: Does there current plight make you more proud of what you achieved there?

Moyes says he is sad for the situation they are in. He enjoyed his time there and worries for people who might lose their jobs should the club go down. He says there are worse things in the world than getting relegated but that nobody wants it.

Moving onto Everton - has any thought turned to next season? Moyes says where Everton finish might have an impact on what they need to do but they are in a strong position.

Oh - he confirms Beto will miss West Ham with concussion.

CommentsJoe Thomas‌24th Apr13:46 BSTMoyes on West Ham's relegation fightMoyes says there is some anger "bubbling" after the derby and that there is a sense it was a missed opportunity. The side needs to harness that but also move on, he says.

On Europe Moyes says: "I am back not talking about it again, it looks a long way away at the moment."

On West Ham, "they are fighting for everything". He says it is a really good club and he left a great group of people there - believes they should not be in this position but that the Premier League is "unforgiving". Moyes believes managerial churn is not helpful.

Is he surprised where they are given how he left them? "I felt probably the time I was there we started to look like a side that wasn't going to get into this situation."

CommentsJoe Thomas24th Apr13:43 BSTEverton have Ndiaye optionMoyes believes Michael Keane deserves his new contract.

And Gueye and Coleman: "There will be more about them in the weeks to come."

Asked about Ndiaye, Moyes says the club has an option for an extra year so with three years on his deal there is no point asking about his future.

CommentsJoe Thomas24th Apr13:42 BSTFirst questionsWe start with Vinny asking about Moyes getting to 750 Premier League games v West Ham - how does that feel?

Moyes feels it is a great achievement to have reached 1,000 games in charge already, and he is pleased with the accomplishment but it is not something he set out to get. He is closing in on Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson - can he reach them? Moyes says he is "enjoying his football" and as long as he can keep his energy up to carry on he will do so. Asked about his future here, he says that is not his focus at the moment.

CommentsJoe Thomas‌24th Apr13:40 BSTDavid Moyes is in the roomVinny from Sky Sports will get us underway...

CommentsJoe Thomas24th Apr13:27 BSTMedia centre filling upThe media room is filling up - so far we have Sky, Premier League Productions, the Press Association, Guardian, Telegraph, Times, Northern Gazette and BBC here alongside myself.

Vinny from Sky Sports will kick us off when Moyes arrives.

CommentsJoe Thomas24th Apr13:18 BSTA week of big games for Everton's European hopesEverton's game is a big one tomorrow, but it comes at the end of a big week of fixtures. The Brighton win over Chelsea saw the Seagulls open up some daylight but did at least mean Chelsea's woes continue. And that stoppage time equaliser by Sean Longstaff for Leeds at Bournemouth on Wednesday was huge for Everton. Those results just mean another few games have passed without anyone, Brighton excluded, pulling away from the Blues. Sunderland are at home to Forest tonight and Everton could do with the Black Cats dropping points.

Obviously, Everton will not qualify for Europe without winning tough games but results elsewhere are important. Crystal Palace and Sunderland are two upcoming opponents who could still qualify for Europe but, depending on results, could be out of that battle by the time they face Everton - that would be helpful.

CommentsJoe Thomas‌24th Apr13:10 BSTWelcome to Finch FarmHello everyone, Joe Thomas here at Finch Farm. The weather is glorious, after so many cold afternoons here it is lovely to feel the warmth of the sunshine. A big game tomorrow, will be interesting to hear David Moyes' thoughts ahead of the trip to West Ham.

Hoping Beto will have the all clear after coming off injured in the derby. We know Jarrad Branthwaite is out for the rest of the season but his injury and Michael Keane's new contract will both come up today, I am sure.

CommentsJoe Thomas24th Apr13:06 BSTPremier League matches to keep an eye onEvertonians will be looking for an away win when Sunderland host Nottingham Forest tonight.

And an Aston Villa victory in Saturday's 12.30pm kick-off at Fulham would come in very handy.

CommentsPaul Wheelock24th Apr12:57 BSTHe’s rightOnly five points separate Brighton in sixth and Fulham in 12th. There is so much to play for!

CommentsPaul Wheelock‌24th Apr12:55 BSTJake O’Brien fighting talkIf Michael Keane starts alongside James Tarkowski at centre-back, that will mean Jake O’Brien continuing at right-back.

And ahead of the showdown at the London Stadium, the Republic of Ireland international said: “There are still a few games to go and we’re right in it. It’s very tight in the table with a few games to go and we’re looking to go to everyone and get results."

CommentsPaul Wheelock24th Apr12:42 BSTNew Michael Keane contractAs you’ll no doubt be aware, Michael Keane has been rewarded for a strong season by being handed a new one-year contract.

Keane is likely to be the player to replace Jarrad Branthwaite in Everton’s starting line-up on Saturday and David Moyes is likely to be asked about the defender at this afternoon’s press conference.

But here’s what the Blues boss had to say after Keane’s deal was announced yesterday: “We’re pleased to have extended Michael’s long service at Everton.

“He is an experienced and respected member of the squad, who knows the standards we expect at the club.

“Michael has been consistent all season and he’ll continue to be a valuable part of our squad going into next season.”

CommentsPaul Wheelock24th Apr12:38 BSTClean bill of healthWhile Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish, and could have doubts over Beto, West Ham United have a full strength squad to choose from.

Joe Thomas, who will be providing live coverage from Finch Farm this afternoon, has the latest from the Hammers camp HERE.

CommentsPaul Wheelock‌24th Apr12:38 BSTInjury latest We know that Jarrad Branthwaite is extremely unlikely to play again this season. He will be a huge miss, as was evidenced by the fact that Virgil van Dijk’s winner for Liverpool last weekend came after the centre-back was stretchered off.

But I actually believe Beto’s departure, earlier on in the half, was an even bigger blow.

Not for the first time in Merseyside derbies, he gave Van Dijk and, in particular, Ibrahima Konate, a very tough time, but I just wonder if the striker was still on the field he would have prevented the winning goal.

Until his withdrawal, he was excellent in heading away set-pieces at the near post.

Fingers crossed Beto is fit to face West Ham United.

CommentsPaul Wheelock24th Apr12:38 BSTGood afternoonAnd welcome to our live coverage of David Moyes’ press conference to preview Everton’s crucial Premier League clash at West Ham United on Saturday.

The Blues boss will be with us at 1.30pm.

We won’t stew over what happened last weekend. But there’s no doubt the devastating late derby loss to Liverpool has made life difficult for Everton when it comes to qualifying for Europe.

But a win at a relegation-threatened West Ham side desperate for points themselves could change all of that.

A victory for the Blues at the London Stadium would move them up to seventh and level on points with sixth-placed Brighton regardless of results elsewhere.