Everton vs West Ham kick-off time changed as Frank…

Everton vs West Ham kick-off time changed as Frank Lampard handed midfield dilemma

Here are your latest Everton FC headlines on Tuesday, September 13.

Everton vs West Ham kick-off changed

Everton's clash with West Ham on Sunday has been pushed back to a 2.15pm kick-off - slightly later than the original 2pm - after the Premier League made its final decision on the weekend's football.

The game will now also be shown live on Sky Sports after Manchester United vs Leeds United - originally picked for the early Sunday showing - was called off due to policing concerns. Liverpool's trip to Chelsea and Brighton's game against Crystal Palace have also been postponed.

Everton's official Twitter account tweeted on Monday: "Our game at home to West Ham on Sunday will go ahead, but with a slight change in kick-off time. The match will now start at 2.15pm as opposed to the previous time of 2pm. The change in kick-off time is as a result of the match now being selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports."

Last weekend's planned trip to Arsenal was postponed along with all football in the United Kingdom, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday afternoon. There were further concerns of another weekend without any football as preparations begin for the state funeral on Monday.

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Frank Lampard's midfield dilemma

While Everton's transfer window was not perfect, many aspects of the club's summer business will encourage fans - despite the Toffees still looking for their first win of the season.

That renewed optimism is most reflected in the midfield options Frank Lampard finally has at his disposal. What was a notable weak point in last term's relegation battle is now arguably the area of the pitch with the most quality and depth - an area from which the Blues boss can build a team around.

Amadou Onana, Alex Iwobi and Tom Davies have done a brilliant job between them during the opening six games, but the ever-increasing fitness of Idrissa Gueye - as he gets used to life back on Merseyside - and development of James Garner give Lampard a headache in a very positive sense.

Gueye made his second debut for Everton as a substitute in the 0-0 Merseyside derby draw against Liverpool, replacing Davies, but which trio combine to form Everton's best midfield?

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