Everton will face West Ham United at the Goodison Park in what will be a game significant for a number of reasons. The two teams were expected to have an impact this season but despite making an impressive start, Ronald Koeman’s side has been in a bit of a slump with no wins from their last five games. The Toffees still remain in the 6th place though with 15 points from their 9 games.
West Ham United, on the other hand, have turned things around recently with two consecutive wins to steer clear out of the relegation places having made a disastrous start. It will be a game where the hosts would want to end their slump while the visitors would like to keep their recently found rhythm.
Let’s take a look at some of the important battles which will impact the game
Romelu Lukaku Vs Winston Reid
Having scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists, the big Belgian is the best performer for his manager and as expected the home side will depend upon him to impact their forward play with his powerful holdup play and excellent finishing.
For the Hammers, the ever dependable Winston Reid will be the man to provide the blockade as he has done all through his career and it would be a fierce aerial battle between the two players with the striker so far winning 2.1 aerial duels per game so far and the defender holding his ground with 2.5 headers won.
