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Post by Everton News. on Dec 14, 2018 18:11:02 GMT
Marco Silva held his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of this weekend's trip to Manchester City. The Blues boss previewed Saturday's clash at the Etihad Stadium against the reigning Premier League champions. Key topics included: - Idrissa Gana Gueye is the only fitness doubt with a "small problem" and will be assessed on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. - The need for Everton to respond to Monday's disappointing second-half display in their 2-2 draw at home to Watford - and the manner in how they conceded goals. - Silva has analysed how Chelsea beat Manchester City last weekend, and said the Blues have a plan, but know they are facing "possibly the best team in the Premier League". Everton FC
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Post by Everton News. on Dec 14, 2018 18:11:19 GMT
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Post by Everton News. on Dec 14, 2018 18:21:29 GMT
TEAM NEWSIdrissa Gana Gueye faces a late fitness test after picking up a minor knock in Everton’s draw with Watford on Monday night. David Silva (hamstring) misses out for Manchester City but Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne could return for Pep Guardiola’s side having recovered from muscle and knee injuries respectively. Fernandinho (thigh) is also in contention for a starting spot. TEAM FORMPast five Premier League matches EvertonWatford (h) Drew 2-2 Newcastle United (h) Drew 1-1 Liverpool (a) Lost 1-0 Cardiff City (h) Won 1-0 Chelsea (a) Drew 0-0 Manchester CityChelsea (a) Lost 2-0 Watford (a) Won 2-1 Bournemouth (h) Won 3-1 West Ham United (a) Won 4-0 Manchester United (h) Won 3-1 PLAYER STATISTICS (Premier League) EvertonTop goalscorers 1. Richarlison: 8 2. Gylfi Sigurdsson: 6 3. Dominic Calvert-Lewin: 4 Most shots1. Gylfi Sigurdsson: 42 2. Richarlison: 34 3. Cenk Tosun/Theo Walcott: 23 Most tackles1. Idrissa Gana Gueye: 62 (1st in PL) 2. Lucas Digne: 29 3. Seamus Coleman: 25 Manchester CityTop goalscorers 1. Sergio Aguero/Raheem Sterling: 8 3. Leroy Sane: 6 4. Riyad Mahrez/David Silva: 5 Most shots1. Sergio Aguero: 55 2. Raheem Sterling: 32 3: Riyad Mahrez: 30 Most tackles1. Fernandinho: 33 2. Kyle Walker: 20 3. Bernardo Silva: 19 KEY FACTS AND MILESTONESEverton are unbeaten in their past five matches played on December 15, winning four. The Blues’ previous game on this date came back in 2014, when Queens Park Rangers were dispatched 3-1 at Goodison Park. If Seamus Coleman lines up at City it will represent his 211th start for the Club, moving him ahead of Tim Cahill and Trevor Steven in that chart. A Jordan Pickford appearance will mark his 55th consecutive Premier League game for Everton. That would be the joint-ninth longest run any Blues’ player has made. Tim Howard holds the record for consecutive appearances. He played in 210 successive Premier League games between September 2007 and February 2013. ONE TO WATCH: İlkay Gündoğan The Germany international’s energy, tackling ability and crisp passing has seen him emerge as an important figure for Pep Guardiola’s gifted team. The 28-year-old, who signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2016, also offers a threat in the final third – he has hit three Premier League goals this season. MAN IN THE MIDDLE: Craig Pawson Premier League games refereed this season: 11 Yellow cards issued: 47 Red cards issued: 3 Everton FC
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Post by Everton News. on Dec 15, 2018 12:47:30 GMT
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Post by Everton News. on Dec 15, 2018 13:03:03 GMT
Calvert-Lewin And Zouma Start At CityDominic Calvert-Lewin returns to Everton's starting XI for Saturday's clash with Manchester City, as manager Marco Silva makes two changes from the side which drew with Watford on Monday. There is also a recall for Kurt Zouma, who plays in the same side as fellow centre-halves Yerry Mina and Michael Keane for the first time. Andre Gomes starts his ninth successive Premier League match, with Lucas Digne and captain Seamus Coleman continuing in the wide defensive roles. Brazilian duo Bernard and Richarlison, who has eight goals already this term, are set to play either side of attacking midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson. Jordan Pickford continues in goal, the England number one playing his 55th top-flight match on the spin for Everton. Calvert-Lewin is handed his first start since the 3-0 success over Fulham back in September. Frenchman Zouma, meanwhile, is back in the team after a one-match absence. Idrissa Gana Gueye misses out due to the minor knock he sustained against Watford. Ademola Lookman, Theo Walcott and Cenk Tosun all provide attacking options from the bench, where they are joined by Tom Davies, Leighton Baines, Morgan Schneiderlin and substitute goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. Everton FC
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