Everton vs West Ham team news and line-ups: Romelu Lukaku leads the line for the Toffees
Toffees midfielder Muhamed Besic has not played at all this season after suffering a serious knee injury in a friendly at the start of August
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EVERTON start with Romelu Lukaku, Kevin Mirallas and Yannick Bolasie as the Toffees look to attack West Ham from the off.
Phil Jagielka is on the bench as Leighton Baines and James McCarthy are still absent with injury, a win for Ronald Koeman's men will put them just two points off 4th spot behind Tottenham.
The former Wigan man has always racked up appearances but started just 16 Premier League matches last season and has not played since mid-September this campaign.
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The Dutchman also confirmed that James McCarthy will miss the clash.
Muhamed Besic has not played at all this season after suffering a serious knee injury in a friendly at the start of August.
The only West Ham injuries from their Wednesday night League Cup game were suffered in the crowd where violence eupted among thug fans.
There has been no good news about crocked striker Andy Carroll, who has been out since August with a knee problem.
Diafra Sakho’s back complaint will keep him out until the end of November at least after co-owner David Gold revealed the frontman will not play for Slaven Bilic’s side before the next international break.
Boss Slaven Bilic confirmed there was no new injuries to his squad.