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In midweek West Ham lost 2-1 to Everton in the Carling Cup, and what a time to make up for it and get some revenge, just four days later. Everton are undefeated in 11 games, and will need to be at their best to get something in this tough away match.
<B>Injuries and Suspensions</B>
Carlton Cole is out and Luis Boa Morte (thigh) is doubtful, yet good news is Lee Bowyer could return after undergoing a hernia operation.
James McFadden and James Vaughan are back in the squad.
<B>Squads</B>
West Ham (from): Green, Wright, McCarthy, Gabbidon, Upson, Collins, Neill, Spector, Pantsil, Etherington, Boa Morte, Parker, Mullins, Noble, Ljungberg, Reid, Solano, Cole, Ashton.
Everton (from): Howard, Neville, Jagielka, Yobo, Lescott, Carsley, Arteta, Cahill, Osman, Pienaar, Yakubu, Wessels, Hibbert, Johnson, Gravesen, Anichebe, McFadden, Vaughan, Valente.
<B>Curbishley: Everton are sharp</B>
"Everton are a very strong side and they make it difficult and work ever so hard.
"They were sharper and more physical than us and we know what we are up against when they come back here.
"That is something we have got to think about for the weekend, because they were definitely better at that than us."
<B>Eyefootball Premiership Predictor</B>
West Ham 1-1 Everton
Yakubu's hat-trick last week emphasised the quality he has, and today he might grab the away goal that gets Everton a point.
Goalscorer: Yakubu
Written by majicka
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