Power of a win may have reinvigorated the Toffees
Game against Palace likely to be very entertaining
The term “Super Sunday” made its way well and truly into hyperbole territory a long while ago now, and there will be plenty questioning the decision to schedule Crystal Palace v Everton in the primetime this evening at 6.30pm, SA time.
There are reasons to believe this could actually be a very entertaining match, though, reports sportlife.com.
After a terrific start to the season, Palace have struggled of late, failing to win any of their last four matches and slipping to 14th on the table, just six points clear of the relegation zone.
Admittedly, three of those four games did come away from home, and one was against a revitalised Manchester United in Ralf Rangnick’s first game in charge (though Palace did in fact carve out better opportunities), but defeats to Aston Villa and Leeds, as well as a draw with Burnley will have disappointed Patrick Vieira.
Remaining solid at the back has undoubtedly been the foundation that the former Arsenal midfielder has built from the Eagles conceding just the fourth fewest chances in the league according to expected goals, but they haven’t exactly been toothless going forward either.
They have scored more goals than Arsenal, Tottenham and Wolves this season, to name a few.
The role as Everton manager was nearing on untenable for Rafael Benitez come half-time against Arsenal last Monday evening.
Being 1-0 down and on track for their ninth game without a win, Benitez was all but packing his bags before goals from Richarlison and Demarai Gray turned the game on its head and won Everton their first three points since late September.
The Toffees have been shipping goals for fun of late but they remain in the top half of the table in terms of chances created this season.
In terms of who will actually come out on top in this fixture, do not underestimate the power of a win, and Everton’s come-from-behind victory against Arsenal could be the result that reinvigorates their season. – sportlife.com
Today’s other EPL fixtures: Burnley Westham (Burnley Stadium, 4pm); Leicester City v Newcastle (King Power Stadium, 4pm).