“Ditch Dibling & Dewsbury-Hall! Moyes MUST Unleash Everton’s ‘PHENOMENAL’ Secret Weapon to Save West Ham!”

Crystal Palace’s impressive form under Oliver Glasner continued last weekend, as they stunned Liverpool to stretch their unbeaten run to 18 matches across all competitions.

A subsequent European victory has extended that tally to 19, underlining the Eagles’ transformation into one of the Premier League’s most consistent and tactically cohesive sides.

For Everton, the challenge now is to halt that momentum when they meet Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

David Moyes’ men have shown significant progress throughout 2025, improving their structure and discipline under the Scotsman’s leadership.

However, despite these strides, the Toffees are currently winless in three Premier League matches.

Defensively, they have remained solid, conceding only three goals so far — the joint-best record in the division — but their lack of cutting edge in attack continues to be a concern.

Up front, Beto’s performances have been underwhelming. The Portuguese striker, expected to spearhead Everton’s offensive play, has yet to fully convince supporters or Moyes himself.

His finishing and link-up play have both left something to be desired, and with Everton’s creativity hindered by the absence of one of their key midfielders, the pressure is mounting on him to deliver.

Unfortunately for Moyes, that key midfielder — Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall — is suspended after receiving five yellow cards in his opening six league matches for the club.

Signed from Chelsea for £25 million in the summer, Dewsbury-Hall has been a mainstay in Everton’s midfield, playing every minute of their league campaign to date.

His influence has been significant, averaging 2.2 key passes and 5.3 successful duels per game, serving as the creative heartbeat and energetic fulcrum in the centre of the pitch.

The 27-year-old’s absence is a major blow. While known for his combative style, Dewsbury-Hall’s disciplinary record this season has raised eyebrows, with several cautions deemed questionable.

The player himself recently described some of the referee decisions as “mind-boggling,” and few would disagree that he has been somewhat unfortunate.

With the former Leicester City man out, Moyes faces an important selection dilemma. Tyler Dibling, who joined from Southampton for £42 million, is one candidate to fill the void.

However, another name stands out as the more natural fit — Charly Alcaraz.

The 22-year-old Argentine midfielder rejoined the Premier League in January, initially on loan from Southampton, before completing a permanent switch to Everton.

Alcaraz offers the kind of energy and versatility that makes him an ideal replacement for Dewsbury-Hall.

He combines aggression with technical ability, capable of driving forward with the ball and pressing with intensity.

Although he has made just four Premier League appearances this term — only one as a starter — his underlying numbers suggest immense promise.

According to FBref, Alcaraz ranks in the top 12% of midfielders across Europe’s top five leagues for dribblers challenged and in the top 5% for aerial duels won per 90 minutes, underscoring his all-round presence.

Those traits could prove vital against a Palace side renowned for their collective organisation and tactical discipline.

Everton fans have already seen glimpses of his potential. On his full Premier League debut for the club — ironically against Crystal Palace — Alcaraz scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park, while also creating two big chances and making three clearances.

It was a performance that highlighted both his creativity and defensive awareness — qualities that will be sorely needed again this weekend.

With Dewsbury-Hall suspended until after the international break, Moyes has an opportunity to test the depth of his squad and hand Alcaraz the responsibility of stepping up in a crucial fixture.

As Everton look to rediscover their winning touch and continue their climb up the table, unleashing the “special” Argentine talent could prove to be a masterstroke.