Oliver Scarles, Graham Potter, West Ham, Everton
(Credit: Imago)
Declan Carr
Sat 15 March 2025 13:57, UK
Graham Potter has named his starting line-up for the Premier League clash with Everton and may have made an error on Ollie Scarles.
The Hammers travel to Goodison Park on Saturday (15 March) looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Newcastle United on Monday (10 March).
The Irons had started a mini-resurgence with victories against Arsenal and Leicester before their momentum was halted by the Magpies.
They can kickstart another positive run with a win against the Blues on Saturday.
West Ham manager Graham Potter.
Potter has struggled to turn the Irons’ fortunes around. (Credit: Imago)
Potter makes Scarles call for Everton clash
Potter has made three changes to the side that were defeated on Monday, with Emerson replacing Oliver Scarles at left-back, Konstantinos Mavropanos replacing Aaron Cresswell and Edson Alvarez making way for Lucas Paqueta.
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That decision could come back to haunt the former Chelsea man as 19-year-old Scarles has been excellent and had been an almost ever-present of his reign so far.
Jarrod Bowen and Mohamed Kudus will be crucial to the Hammers’ chances of securing a result and ending the Blues’ momentum, with the duo capable of stretching the backline and threatening Jordan Pickford.
Potter is missing several options in attack with the likes of Niclas Fullkrug, Michael Antonio, and Crysencio Summerville missing the contest through injury.
West Ham United manager David Moyes
The Hammers will be reunited with David Moyes.
West Ham must start fast v Everton
David Moyes has transformed the Blues since he returned to Goodison Park and his side are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League.
The Hammers need to start aggressively if they are to get a result against an in-form Toffees team on the road.
Premier League Played GD Points
15. Everton 28 -4 33
16. West Ham 28 -16 33
17. Wolves 28 -19 23
Premier League table.
The Irons have nothing to play for in terms of their league campaign as they are safe from relegation but also cannot qualify for European football next season.
The closing stage of the season will give Potter the chance to assess his squad and plan for the future with the summer transfer window on the horizon.
Players who fail to impress in the next ten matches may find themselves on the way out of the London Stadium at the end of the season.
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