Tyler Dibling – As Everton gets ready to host West Ham United at Hill Dickinson Stadium this evening under the lights, manager David Moyes has announced his starting lineup. The clash carries added intrigue, with Moyes facing his former club—now under new management following the swift dismissal of Graham Potter and the appointment of Nuno Espírito Santo.
Moyes had publicly backed Potter to steady the Hammers just days ago, but West Ham’s hierarchy acted decisively after a poor run of form. That leaves Nuno in the dugout for his first game in charge, with both sides desperate for a positive result.
Everton enter the contest on the back of consecutive defeats. After a spirited run of results, Moyes’ men fell to city rivals Liverpool before suffering EFL Cup elimination at Wolves. He’ll be eager to see a response from his side, especially in their first-ever meeting with West Ham at the newly renamed Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees will be without defenders Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Röhl, who remain sidelined, but Moyes has gone with a familiar and experienced setup. Jordan Pickford starts in goal, shielded by a back four of Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, and Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Midfield could prove decisive. Idrissa Gueye and James Garner will anchor the center, while Iliman Ndiaye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Jack Grealish provide attacking thrust behind striker Beto. The Portuguese forward will carry Everton’s hopes of breaking down a West Ham side looking to impress their new manager.
With summer additions Tyler Dibling and Thierno Barry on the bench in addition to seasoned veterans Seamus Coleman and Dwight McNeil, Moyes has options to alter the course of play if necessary.
Nuno, meanwhile, ushers in a new era for West Ham. The Portuguese coach is tasked with reviving confidence after a poor start to the season, and all eyes will be on how quickly he can impose his style on a squad that has struggled for consistency.
With Everton seeking a bounce-back performance and West Ham eager to give their new boss a winning debut, tonight’s encounter has the makings of a tense, tactical battle under the Goodison floodlights.
Everton XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Beto.
Subs: Travers, Patterson, McNeil, Barry, Tyler Dibling, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, Iroegbunam.
