Things are already looking glum for Everton despite just two games being played in the Premier League so far.
Sean Dyche’s men are rock bottom of the table following two losses in a row, with zero goals scored and seven goals conceded.
On Saturday, they face a Bournemouth side they have drawn their opening two matches/
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Everton recent form
The Toffees started off the new Premier League season with a humbling 3-0 loss versus Brighton at Goodison Park and followed that with a 4-0 defeat away at Tottenham.
They do have a win to their name in the new campaign, though, as midweek they managed to beat Doncaster 3-0 in the League Cup. That was their first three goals of the season.
Everton injury news
Youssef Chermiti, Nathan Patterson and Jarrad Branthwaite are all out, with the latter pairing coming back in the middle of September.
Dele Alli remains absent with a groin problem.
Last Everton starting XI
Bournemouth recent form
Bournemouth have drawn both of their first two league matches 1-1 against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle respectively.
They were eliminated from the League Cup on Wednesday after a 1-0 defeat away at West Ham.
Bournemouth injury news
Enes Unal, Tyler Adams and David Brooks will miss this one for the Cherries.
Last Bournemouth starting XI
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Nick Hopton
Fourth official: Craig Pawson
VAR: Graham Scott
Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan
Everton – Player to Watch?
When he is fit, Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains Everton’s most important player. There are still rumours of a potential move away from the club before the window ends, though.
Bournemouth – Player to Watch?
Evanilson was brought in to replace Dominic Solanke and he looked extremely impressive in his debut against Newcastle last week. He’ll score his first goal for the club sooner rather than later.
Under 2.5 Goals Scored
In five of Everton’s last six home games, there has been under three goals scored.
Less than three goals have been scored in all three…
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Author : editors@footballcritic.com (Martin Macdonald)
Publish date : 2024-08-29 10:18:23
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