West Ham have scored nine goals in their last two matches and David Moyes has not been in attendance at either.
That is just one of the surprising storylines of a season which is increasingly hard to predict.
Alan Irvine will lead the Hammers for this EFL Cup trip to Everton, looking to continue the run in a competition which represents their best chance of silverware this season.
West Ham played five at the back on Sunday night but will there be a formation change at Goodison Park?
Darren Randolph should come in here, as the designated cup goalkeeper so far.
Fabian Balbuena is likely to play and we’ve got Angelo Ogbonna in alongside him, reflecting the experience needed to deal with a flying Toffees side.
Ben Johnson will hope to play at right back, and we’ve got Arthur Masuaku on the left.
Johnson could also play on the left, but Ryan Fredericks’ injury makes it far more likely he’ll play at right back.
Don Hutchison: Former star turned pundit and commentator
- More than 400 appearances
Don Hutchison’s playing career spanned from 1989 to 2008, playing for both Merseyside clubs, Liverpool and Everton.
- West Ham’s record signing
Hutchison was signed for £5 million in 2001, his second spell at the club. This was at the time the Hammers’ record deal.
- Scotland star
Hutchison was a Scotland international, although spent his entire career in English football. He scored the winning goal in Scotland’s final match against England at Wembley in 1999.
We’ve got Mark Noble coming back in here to add some solidity, with Jack Wilshere and Manuel Lanzini in there alongside the £50,000-a-week (Spotrac) skipper.
Robert Snodgrass and Andriy Yarmolenko could well play on the wings, although Felipe Anderson may also hope to play.
Sebastien Haller should get the chance to continue a decent start to the season, with Moyes taking the opportunity to rotate.
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