West Ham vs Everton preview: Slaven Bilic's side come up against Roberto Martinez's resurgent Toffees

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Upton Park

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It’s a big game for…

Brendon Galloway: With Leighton Baines gradually nearing a return to fitness for Roberto Martinez’s side, Galloway will be hoping he can continue to impress and stay in the manager’s plans. He dropped to the bench at the expense of Bryan Oviedo against Sunderland, but his deputy picked up an injury meaning the 19-year-old should regain his place.

Best stat…

8: Both teams have scored in the last eight meetings between these two at Upton Park. The run stretches back to a 1-0 West Ham win courtesy of a Bobby Zamora goal in 2007, so expect goals again in this one.

Remember when…

The FA Cup third round provided great entertainment between these two Premier League sides as West Ham won a mammoth penalty shoot-out with goalkeeper Adrian scoring the final penalty. Enner Valencia gave the home side a second half lead and Aiden McGeady was then sent-off, but Kevin Mirallas took the game to extra-time.

Player to watch…

Romelu Lukaku: The big Belgian striker has come into a bit of form lately, scoring four times in his last five appearances for the Toffees. He also boasts an outstanding record against West Ham, having netted in six consecutive games at their expense.

Past three-meetings…

West Ham 1 (Downing) Everton 2 (Osman, Lukaku)
Premier League, May 2015

West Ham 2 (Valencia, Cole) Everton 2 (Mirallas, Lukaku)
West Ham won 9-8 on penalties, FA Cup Replay, January 2015

Everton 1 (Lukaku) West Ham 1 (Collins)
FA Cup, January 2015

Form guide…

West Ham United: LDDWWL

Everton: WDLLDW

Vital information…

Kick-off time: 3pm, Saturday, 7 November

TV: Highlights on BBC1 from 11pm