Both teams get into to this game with 2-0 win from their last game. Everton will miss Gueye through suspension - he protected Barry to great extent. We should be able to expose that now Cleverly or Gibson might start. Toffees still have a good defense and Lukaku might want to prove himself. Everton's recent form isn't great. Lost to Burnley, Bournemouth both away. Playing at home should give us enough to get over the line against this team. More of the same, Conte & co. Will be great to go into the Intl break with a Win
Go's without saying Stan, the win against what could be a rival come May is essential after what we suffered against Gooners and Pool. But we have moved on since those disappointments, and enter this tie with an air of renewed optimism. We can and I hope we do beat Everton, who have proved to be worthy opponents in recent times, they seem to up the ante when playing us albeit at Goodison mostly. I think Conte will try and keep the same line-up as the last two games to see if they can keep the same intensity that they have recently, after all why try and fix something that is not broken.
Everton could pose a problem depending what Everton turn up but as the OP said we have moved on and I can't really see anything other than a home win tbh.
Why not? We've thrashed united and beat Southampton at home who had only shipped nine goals against so far. I say yes!
Everton haven't looked half bad this season, and our record against them isn't the greatest, but am hoping our winning streak continues. Gonna go for a 2-1 Costa to grab a brace for us Lukaku to grab a goal for Everton
The loss of Gueye is massive for us, as he's been absolutely superb so far this season. Without his energy and work rate in the centre I think we'll be exposed at the back. Going forwards, particularly on the counter, we're dangerous, but I can't see us getting anything today unfortunately
how the **** Coleman escaped straight red there?? Costa has blood on ankle. not even a booking. Ref is awful. missed to book Williams on Hazard 1 min prior to that.