Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has warned Everton their relegation candidates after defeat at West Ham.
Onuoha wrote for BBC Sport: "It was important for Everton that they didn't throw the towel in against West Ham on Sunday, but they are not in a situation where they can lose like that and say 'well, the performance was OK'.
"So, while Toffees manager Frank Lampard says he took a lot of positives from their defeat, it was the result that really mattered.
"Everton played reasonably well against the Hammers and the energy they needed was there, but some of the issues they have had all season came up again - they made mistakes at the back, they didn't take their chances and they ended up being beaten, again.
"That feeling will weigh on their players before Wednesday's crucial trip to Turf Moor because they know they are still on this run where they are getting absolutely nothing away from home.
"It is just going to be a dogfight against relegation rivals Burnley because of what that game means to the Clarets too.
"Michael Keane's suspension after his red card won't help Everton and it's not the first time that has happened - it feels like they always have key men missing through injury or suspension for important matches like this one.
"Even so, Everton's players are still capable of going there and winning, I have no doubt about that - but their away record means everyone doubts them, including themselves."
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