West Ham could today start Lucas Paqueta against Everton.
The Hammers head to Goodison Park for the final time and meet their former manager, who is riding the crest of a wave with Merseyside club after making a remarkable impact upon his return.
Graham Potter’s side are 16th in the Premier League table and level on points with Everton, although a win could propel them up to 13th and above both Manchester United and Tottenham – albeit perhaps only temporarily.
Paqueta came off the bench during West Ham’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Monday night, making his return following an ankle injury suffered in training.
Evan Ferguson is another option too as Potter looks to give his side an attacking edge.
Vladimir Coufal is also in contention after a recent injury absence.
Crysencio Summerville isn’t expected back until after the international break later this month, while Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug are long-term absentees.
Fullkrug has trained with his teammates and is making progresss but it seems unlikely West Ham will rush him back into action.
West Ham predicted XI: Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta, Scales, Bowen, Ferguson
Doubts: Coufal
Injured: Fullkrug, Antonio, Summerville
Time and date: 3pm GMT today on Saturday 15 March, 2025
Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool
TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK
