By Matt Smith
Earlier within the season when the 2 sides final met, Tottenham produced an emphatic 4-0 victory at house whereas Sean Dyche was nonetheless accountable for the Toffees. On this fixture final season, Jarrad Branthwaite rescued a late level in a 2-2 draw due to a 94th minute equaliser.
Moyes receives Garner increase
Talking to the media forward of the sport in opposition to Spurs, Everton supervisor Moyes confirmed that James Garner has now returned to coaching after a prolonged spell on the remedy desk attributable to a again damage.
Sadly for the Toffees, Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, Dwight McNeil, and Tim Iroegbunam stay out for the Merseyside membership.
Calvert-Lewin could possibly be the distinction
It’s been a tough season for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Everton’s survival hopes might relaxation on him discovering some kind. The English striker has scored simply twice within the Premier League, however the Toffees have been creating probabilities for him.
Calvert-Lewin has had 40 photographs in England’s prime flight this time period with an xG of 5.22, and he missed a gilt-edged alternative in opposition to Aston Villa to equalise within the midweek defeat at Goodison. Moyes will likely be determined to get the very best out of him heading into the enterprise finish of the season.
Tottenham duo added to damage record
Postecoglou has been compelled to cope with a prolonged damage record over the previous few months, which has undoubtedly had a significant affect on their performances. Spurs have obtained a lift forward of the journey to Merseyside nevertheless, with defender Ben Davies again and out there for the sport in opposition to Everton.
The Australian supervisor has hinted that Brennan Johnson and Yves Bissouma could possibly be doubts after choosing up knocks of their midweek fixture – the North London Derby defeat at Arsenal. Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Future Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Wilson Odobert and Timo Werner all stay out.
Everton might want to comprise Solanke
The key distinction between Everton and Aston Villa through the week was the latter having a medical striker in Ollie Watkins to tuck away a winner. With each Everton and Tottenham struggling, it could possibly be a matter of 1 participant taking their probability to settle the sport.
Solanke, regardless of Spurs’ poor kind, has struck seven instances within the Premier League this season, offering three assists alongside the way in which. With the likes of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison as inventive choices behind him, Solanke could possibly be the difference-maker for Tottenham.
Prediction
Spurs have received simply thrice on the street this season, however Everton themselves are struggling to seek out the again of the web. The Toffees have conceded simply 11 instances at Goodison Park this marketing campaign, so we’re anticipating a good affair. We’re going for a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Sunday.
(Cowl picture from IMAGO)
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