I’m sure none of us need to be told how important this game is.
Quite simply, if Leicester beat Newcastle (very likely), Sunderland beat Southampton (not very likely, but you never know) and we lose, we’re back in the bottom three again.
Prior to the Man City game, I was feeling incredibly upbeat about our chances of survival, but we’ve been dragged back into it somewhat and I’m now feeling just a little nervous again.
I still think we’ll be ok, but getting the points that would move us up the table would just be nice.
Our five previous meetings against Everton at home aren’t very encouraging, with us having won one, drawn two and lost two.
And apparently Everton tore Man Utd a new proverbial last week, so it’s not as though they’ve got their suitcases packed, even though they’re quite safe, with nothing really to play for.
So we know it’s going to be a tough game.
Injury wise, Everton aren’t doing to badly and might be able to field an unchanged side.
Villa, on the other hand, have Clark and Baker out for the rest of the season and Gabby still has a tight Hamstring, if he hasn’t actually been dropped, that is. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing, as while I think we actually look a better side without Gabby, he’s actually got more goals against Everton than any other Premier league player. And his pace always makes him a useful asset, even if only as an impact player later in a game.
On the upside, Hutton returned to training this week, but you’d have to think that this game is probably too soon for him.
Sinclair is available again, as is Sendoros, who might well be needed, if Vlaar or Okore get crocked.
Seeing that we didn’t pay Man City much respect last week, I’d expect us to go all out to get the three points.
And given that this fixture often produces goals, I’m going for more than two overall.
Our defence makes me worry, so we’re going to concede at least one in my opinion.
But we have the capability to score now.
Hence I’m going for a 2-1 win to us.
Here’s hoping, eh?
Strong decision to drop Guzan – I like that kind of thing.
The Premier League should just relegate Newcastle today – they are bloody dreadful
Hmmmm…good club treated like shite. I have my sympathies. ..
Couldn’t give a SHITE don’t like the geordies.
I’m sympathetic however it wouldn’t half help us out.
I think we can keep Leicester out the relegation equation now their on a roller hull still in it & I think you can also bring the barcodes into it.
If Sunderland didn’t have a ridiculous run of 5 games, and I don’t see more than them getting 1-2 more points, Newcastle would be screwed. They’re trying to get themselves relegated.
I hope we’ve got too much pace / movement going forward for them today – they’re no slouches either. Big game for our full backs.
Benteke!!!!!
Bloody love Benteke!
To think, OohAhh called him the ‘new Heskey’. Ha.
He’s always right though so it’s okay.
Get in there 40 mil at least.
Stat from the commentator: We score 1 in every 6 shots under Sherwood compared to 1 in 16 under Lambert.
Is that 1 in 16 weeks????
16 shots, which is basically 16 weeks.
Woooooooooooohoooooooooo – Benteke
Everton 35% 0 shots 0 on target I love it
Sunderland 1-1 Southampton
West Ham 1-0 Burnley – Burnley on 10 men
Liverpool 1-0 QPR
Vlaar just missed a sitter – need to take these chances
Everton still no SHOTS????
Get fucking in there 50 mil at least.COYL
Benteke! 2-0.
Should be more
I think we found our set piece taker. Grealish is just amazing on those.
1 more to kill the game off. Everton 0 shots says it all COYL
I’ve been peeking at the results every 15 minutes or so as I can’t bear to listen to the radio and really glad its not on the telly.
2-0 and they’re playing brill so I’m told. Another 45 minutes of nail biting left. If we win this game I honestly think we’ll be there and anyway if we can hold on and beat Everton we’ll beat the Hammers next week too.
Please just keep it up lads!
UTV
Everton haven’t made a comeback win in over a year. I mean the last time they did it was against us, but the way we’re playing? I can’t see it.
I think the day’s are well truly over when we turn up for 1 half cus now I’d be worrying.