Sean Dyche has put in a lot of time and effort to keep Everton in the Premier League in recent years, but a 3-0 home defeat to Brighton on Saturday means they may have another tough season ahead. It won't be simple to attempt to gain momentum on the road against Tottenham Hotspur. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the game-winning goal in their lone triumph away to Spurs four years ago. At 3pm on Saturday, the two Premier League teams will clash. Spurs will be hoping that their recent success against Everton continues. The Toffees have only managed one league victory over Spurs in the last ten years.
Previous Matches and head to head
This is the first home game of the season for the Lilywhites, marking the return to north London of Ange Postecoglou's second season at Tottenham. Despite losing six of their 19 games played at home last season, Tottenham had a reasonably good run at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning thirteen of them. Before going on a losing streak, Postecoglou's squad won their first four home games of the season, beating both Manchester United and Liverpool. Their victory against Liverpool was, of course, very contentious. However, Postecoglou will be crossing his fingers for a repeat performance in the current season. After a 1-1 tie with Leicester to open the season, they'll have to step up their game a little.
Conversely, Everton's performance away from home was somewhat ordinary. The Premier League was not exactly kind to away clubs last season, so Everton's five road victories are hardly disappointing. Not only that, they tied five games, meaning they lost fewer away matches than they won. But Everton won all five of their away games in the first eight games of the season. Midway through December, Everton won 2-0 at Turf Moor against Burnley. However, they were winless in their next eleven away games. A 2-1 loss at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the days leading up to Christmas kicked off that streak. Will both stadiums be used at the conclusion of the run? The Evertonians should not be surprised if their 3-0 loss to Brighton at the beginning of the season is considered typical.
Tottenham x Everton Team News
After seeming to be knocked unconscious and being replaced against Leicester, Rodrigo Bentancur, a midfielder for Tottenham, will likely not play in the next match. in Saturday, Alfie Gray, who came in as a substitute that night, will have the opportunity to start for the Spurs.
Richarlison is healthy again after a late appearance at the King Power Stadium, while Yves Bissouma is eligible again following a one-game suspension for laughing gas inhalation; nonetheless, Dominic Solanke should retain his starting position following a promising debut.
James Maddison should start again after a much-improved performance in the first half, but youngster Lucas Bergval was superb in his minutes on the field.
After receiving a red card against Brighton, Ashley Young will serve a suspension from Everton. However, after an injury, Sean Dyche is hoping to have Jarrad Branthwaite available. Seamus Coleman and James Garner probably didn't need this game.
Our Predictions
Tottenham to win @ 1.50 on Sky247.ng
On Monday night, Tottenham had and generated more than enough to defeat Leicester, and five days later, they should have the same amount of success against Everton. If it had been any other night, Solanke would have made his Spurs debut and opened his account. This weekend, he will be playing at home for the first time since joining the club.
Everton should be terrified of facing a busy Spurs team since they had trouble replicating Brighton's effort at home.
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