Only win on Everton’s mind as they play host to Southampton on Saturday
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 look to continue with their sublime league form, as they take on Premier League newcomers, Southampton, at Goodison Park on Saturday.
The Merseyside outfit will go into the match having suffered just a single defeat in their last 14 league outings.
They have already raced to a ten-point tally this term from their 5 matches, which include wins against Manchester United, Aston Villa and Swansea City.
However, the men in blue experienced a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of Leeds United on Tuesday night, in the third round of the League Cup, and will be looking to get back to winning ways.
Meanwhile, the Saints will be wary of the fact that they face an uphill task of capturing a result on Saturday.
Nigel Adkins’ side have already succumbed to 4 defeats this term, but will go into the game on higher spirits, following their 4-1 win over Aston Villa in their last league fixture.
Everton
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Moyes may have fielded scores of understudy players in his side’s League Cup tie on Tuesday.
However, the Scott is likely to play the same team which hammered Swansea 3-0 last Saturday.
Leighton Baines, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sylvain-Distin-c34430 are set to feature in the defence.
In the absence of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Pienaar-c34208 for the midfield region.
But Moyes faces a selection headache as to whom to start with upfront, keeping in view Victor Anichebe’s sublime form.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nikica-Jelavic-c27906 has completed his recovery from a knee injury, and made his comeback appearance at Elland Road as a second half substitute.
However, given his experience and potent partnership in the frontline with Marouane Fellaini and Pienaar, the Croatian International is likely to get a nod ahead of Anichebe.
Expected Startling Line-up:
Phil Neville (Captain), http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marouane-Fellaini-c24295, Nikica Jelavic.
Results of last five league games:
W D L W W
Southampton
Nigel Adkins will not be interested in making too many changes to the team which beat the Villans 4-1 last Saturday.
However, goalkeeper, Kelvin Davis, could start ahead of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-c29431 Gazzaniga.
Young midfielder, Jack Cork, is set to miss out on the action after picking up a knee injury against Sheffield on Wednesday.
Rickie Lambert will spearhead the attack alongside Morgan Schneiderlin and Puncheon, while Clyne, Jose Fonte, and Fox will take on the defensive duties.
Expected Starting Line-up:
Kelvin Davies, Clyne, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Davis-c34191, Gaston Ramirez, Adam Lallana, Jason Puncheon, Rickie Lambert.
Results of last five league games:
W L L L L
Expected Result:
Everton 3 : 1 Southampton
The Toffees are currently riding on a phenomenal run of form. The fact that they will be playing at home makes it even more difficult for the Saints to come up with a result, and it is highly likely that they will return empty handed from their trip of Merseyside.
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