Premier League: Everton vs Tottenham Live
Preview
An Everton team that has fallen below the relegation zone will face Tottenham, who have moved above it, in the early Premier League match on Saturday at Goodison Park. Everton dropped into the relegation zone after a goalless draw with Fulham, while Tottenham overcame Brentford 3-2 in a tense London derby.
Sean Dyche’s team had multiple reasons to defeat Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday. They were seeking revenge for their EFL Cup loss to Marco Silva’s team in December. However, both teams struggled to score despite a total of 46 shots, with Everton having 21 of those shots and only 31% possession. The match ended in a goalless draw, largely due to Jordan Pickford’s saves and a crucial miss by Beto.
Despite the challenging game, Everton managed to secure a point, which was a commendable achievement considering their recent form. However, their position in the league has dropped to 18th after Luton Town’s impressive victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Everton’s performance has been lackluster, with only one win in their last nine matches across all competitions, and the draw with Fulham marked their fifth consecutive Premier League game without a win.
Destiny Udogie, Richarlison, and Brennan Johnson scored for Tottenham, overshadowing Neal Maupay and Ivan Toney’s goals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during midweek. Despite wanting to lead Tottenham back into the Champions League spots, Ange Postecoglou criticized his team for arguing with the officials and showing too much “bravado” in the heated derby.
Postecoglou urged players to engage in UFC if they want to fight, but he was pleased with his team’s strong performance in the second half. With Aston Villa’s loss to Newcastle United, Tottenham has moved into the top four of the table, although only due to scoring more goals, and they have only won one of their last five Premier League away games, despite scoring 10 goals in that period.
Head-to-head
Tottenham has a strong history to lean on in this match, having won three and drawn one of their last four games against Everton. They secured a 2-1 victory in their recent match just over a month ago. However, Everton also has a good record at Goodison Park, with 33 wins, 33 draws, and 20 losses in their previous 86 home games against Spurs.
Prediction
Despite their efforts at Craven Cottage, Everton’s recent struggles in attack seem to have no quick fix. However, with an extra day’s rest and Tottenham’s tendency to concede away from home, there is a small glimmer of hope for Dyche’s team. Postecoglou’s team effectively matched their opponent’s aggressive play on Wednesday, and although their defense may suffer, their attacking strength should help them secure a long-awaited victory at Goodison Park.
