When Everton hosts West Ham United at Goodison Park on Sunday, it will look for its first Premier League season's first victory (Watch live at 9:15 am ET Sunday on USA Network and online via NBCSports.com).
After losing their first two games of the year, the Toffees have drawn their last four games, including a scoreless draw with Liverpool in the Merseyside derby that might have gone either way.
Following a shocking judgment that lost West Ham a point against Chelsea in a 2-1 loss, the club will finally have the chance to play on a Premier League field once more. Days after the Chelsea defeat, the Irons did defeat FCSB in a Europa League match.
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Before the international break, Frank Lampard's Everton could use a "swing game" like this. The Toffees will be pleased with their four-game winning streak, but a defeat swiftly brings up Everton's winless start to the year.
Although there is little doubt that West Ham's quality remains top-half, the Irons are currently sitting in the bottom three after six games. If West Ham lost to Everton, David Moyes and the supporters would continue to wonder what exactly is wrong with a strong and talented team.
Players to watch that are in good form
When it comes to Everton's consistent success, look no further than Jordan Pickford. Despite possessing the sixth-highest xGA in the Premier League, the Toffees have only let up multiple goals once all season (to Aston Villa).
For West Ham, Declan Rice is still in charge of the midfield, while Michail Antonio has been doing well lately.
Injuries, lineup choices, and club news for Everton
Even with the potential returns of Dominic Calvert-Lewin (knee) and Abdoulaye Doucoure (thigh), the Toffees are still without Mason Holgate (knee), Jordan Pickford (thigh), Yerry Mina (ankle), Ben Godfrey (broken leg), and Andros Townsend (knee).
West Ham team information, injuries, and possible lineups
Ben Johnson and Nayef Aguerd are both out with injuries to their lower legs, but Aaron Cresswell, who has been out for two weeks, has a good chance of making a comeback.
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