Nuno hints at 'new' West Ham tactics for the clash with David Moyes' Everton

Nuno Espirito Santo has done his fair share of facing former teams this season. Now, it is the turn of ex-West Ham United boss David Moyes as his Everton side make their way to East London.

Familiarity may have bred contempt in some quarters of the London Stadium towards the end of Moyes’ reign; patience running thin regarding a pragmatic style of football amid a desire for change.

Be careful what you wish for.

As David Moyes returns to his old stomping ground on Saturday, Everton are seven places and 14 points better off than West Ham United.

Every word Nuno has said on Everton 👇 – what’s your early score prediction now?

The reception which greets Nuno Espirito Santo’s opposite number, then, is likely to be a very warm one.

Nuno Espirito Santo vs David Moyes as West Ham United host Everton

While confirming that West Ham will face Everton with a fully-fit squad, Nuno admits he is looking forward to testing himself against the only manager apart from the great Ron Greenwood to bring European glory to South London.

“It’s a tough game against a good team with good players. David Moyes, as we all know, is a good manager,” Nuno said during his Thursday press conference.

“It’s going to be at the London Stadium; we have been improving our ‘home factor’ with the support of the fans. We count on them to help us compete well and put in a good performance.”

MORE WEST HAM STORIES

The Hammers could look to do something different this weekend

While Nuno would not give much away regarding his tactics or his team selection, one of Moyes’ successors may look to spring a surprise against a coach who knows this club – and a few of their players – very well.

Jarrod Bowen, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Tomas Soucek were all regulars under the veteran Scot.

“The advantage [for a returning manager] is that you know the players and sometimes the routines,” adds Nuno, who has taken six points off former employers Spurs and Wolves this year.

How should David Moyes be remembered at West Ham? 💭

European trophy winner? Boring football? Or something else? 🤔

“David knows the routines, and he knows the players. We have to try and make new things happen so we don’t become predictable. It’s always a special game because of the respect and love you have for your former clubs, but you want to win.

“I think since we joined, it was one of our main goals to try and be comfortable at home. Credit to the fans; I think the fans realised the situation of the team and really made an effort to support us, and the players gave back.

“Having three of the last five games at home [against Everton, Arsenal, and Leeds on the final day] is positive for us.”

Click here to read article