David Moyes’ West Ham United side have been one of the more in-form teams in the Premier League since the start of the campaign, and that is signified by the fact that they are currently sitting in 10th place on the league table. Although their most recent fixture in the competition saw them play out a drab 0-0 draw against Southampton in midweek, it takes nothing away from the football that they’ve produced over recent weeks. With six wins in the bag already and five draws as well, it must be conceded that the manager has done a good job of bringing this team together. With key players yet to kick on this season, the signs have been positive for the Hammers so far.
Team News
As far as injuries go, West Ham have an almost full strength squad to choose from, with tricky full-back Arthur Masuaku the only first-team player unavailable for selection. The absence of Michail Antonio over recent weeks handed Sebastien Haller multiple opportunities in the attack-line for the Hammers, but its safe to say that the Englishman’s return to fitness will come as a major boost to the team’s hopes and ambitions for the season. His influence in attack is something that Haller simply hasn’t managed to replicate.
Here Is The Predicted 4-2-3-1 West Ham United Lineup Vs Everton:
Predicted 4-2-3-1 West Ham United Lineup Vs Everton
Defence
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is now widely regarded as one of the best shot-stoppers in the entirety of the Premier League, and with good reason. Not only has he made multiple key stops this season, but his voice and leadership from the back has been one of the biggest forces behind their defensive performances this season. In front of the experienced keeper, expect to see the return of Issa Diop to the starting eleven alongside Angelo Ogbonna, with Craig Dawson expected to drop down to the bench. Ryan Fredericks and Aaron Cresswell should start in the full-back roles.
Midfield
West Ham are one of the many teams in the division who’ve found ample success by making use of a dynamic two-man midfield pivot. The duo are tasked with linking up the play and bringing attackers into the game, while also providing the defensive cover required when the opposition is mounting the pressure. Declan Rice is now a full England international who is a regular for Gareth Southgate, which means that he is a guaranteed starter, while Tomas Soucek has come as a breath of fresh air in the core of the team as well.
Attack
This is where David Moyes could ring in the changes, as their goalless draw against Southampton in midweek would’ve come as a lesson. Sebastien Haller is the first player expected to drop down to the bench, and he is likely to be replaced by the returning Michail Antonio. Another player who could come into the team for this clash is summer signing Said Benrahma, with Manuel Lanzini likely to sit the fixture out. Jarrod Bowen could also make his way back into the starting eleven, with Ukrainian speedster Andriy Yarmolenko expected to have to do with a place on the Hammers’ bench. Pablo Fornals should start on the left flank as usual.
