Everton FC take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday after having bagged a dramatic victory at Goodison Park in their last match against Watford. David Unsworth should feel confident about their chances of snatching a win in this game after his players showed tremendous character to secure the three points against the Hornets.
Crystal Palace on the other hand, are struggling at the bottom of the table with just one win and a draw to their name this season. However, Roy Hodgson looks like the man who can turn the tables for the Eagles in what promises to be a crucial period in Palace’s season.
Historically, this fixture provides grim reading for the Eagles. Everton are unbeaten in their last six visits to Selhurst Park. The last time Crystal Palace won against the Toffees at home was way back in 1994.
Calling this game a ‘relegation six-pointer’ might be a bit far-fetched with most Everton fans still considering their club to be too good for the drop. But in the Premier League, you never know. Remeber when Leeds United faced the drop in the 2003-04 season? All in all, both clubs can do with the three points which might go a long way towards ensuring life in the Premier League next season.
4-3-3 Everton Predicted Lineup To Face Crystal Palace
Defense
Jordan Pickford is set to start on goal for the Toffees. The big money arrival from Sunderland has established himself in the Everton first team and is now hoping to bag some clean sheets in the upcoming matches.
Leighton Baines will retain his place at left-back after converting a crucial spot-kick against Watford in the last match-day. Michael Keane and Phil Jagielka will once again command the centre-half positions while English youngster, Jonjoe Kenny retains his right back role.
Midfielder
So it is most likely that Everton manager, David Unsworth will opt for Idrissa Gueye, Muhamed Bešić and Beni Baningime to command his midfield.
Forward
Wayne Rooney has failed to make an impact this season while starting in the forward line for the Toffees. So the Blues’ boss might hand Dominic Calvert-Lewin another start in place of Rooney. Gylfi Sigurdsson will provide support to Oumar Niasse, who will spearhead the attack.
