David Moyes can begin new West Ham United era with George Earthy call v Manchester City
David Moyes could begin a new era at West Ham by starting George Earthy against Manchester City as the Scot takes charge for the final time on Sunday (19 May).
The 19-year-old has certainly earned his place in the Hammers senior team and will hope to go one step further by making his first start for his boyhood club against the Premier League champions.
Earthy has come on leaps and bounds in the second half of this season, with Moyes finally giving the youngster a chance during West Ham’s 5-0 Europa League win over Freiburg in March.
He was then given a few minutes against Fulham in the Premier League but was involved in a horrible clash of heads which saw him leave on a stretcher, much to the horror of the London Stadium faithful.
Despite this, the Hammers prospect returned to action as Moyes’ side faced Luton Town in the final home game of the season, replacing Michail Antonio before scoring just one minute later.
Considering his rise at the London Stadium, Earthy must be involved in some capacity as the Irons travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Man City and should argue that he has earned his first senior start.
Could George Earthy start in West Ham United v Manchester City?
Though he had been on the pitch for just one minute, Earthy opened his West Ham account with his only shot on target, recording a 100 per cent shot accuracy. [FotMob]
Despite only getting onto the pitch for 15 minutes, the 19-year-old made 10 touches while also maintaining an 89 per cent pass completion.
This calmness on the ball will come as no surprise. He managed to keep a 100 per cent passing accuracy against Fulham before suffering the horrible head clash, as per FotMob.
The academy graduate is not afraid to get stuck into the action either, having made three recovering and making a single foul as West Ham saw out a 3-1 victory over the Hatters.
Deputising as an attacking midfielder for West Ham Under-21s this season, Earthy has notched 13 goals and 10 assists in all competitions before adding one more with his first senior goal. [Transfermarkt]
Of course, the clash against Pep Guardiola’s side would see him thrown straight into the deep end, but it has to happen at some point as he looks to secure his spot in the first team.
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