Everton host Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Saturday, October 5. The Toffees have won two of their last three home matches against The Magpies. Last Word on Football brings you our Everton predicted lineup for the match that kicks off at 5:30 pm.
Everton Predicted Lineup In Premier League Clash Against Newcastle United
How Everton Have Lined Up
Everton has started Jordan Pickford in the net for all Premier League games this season. Jarrad Branthwaite made his return in the last match against Crystal Palace. Michael Keane had been starting in his place alongside James Tarkowski in the heart of defence. Vitaliy Mykolenko has been a mainstay on the left side of the defence, while Ashley Young is among four players to start in the right-back position.
Abdoulaye Doucoure has been shifted back into a more defensive role alongside Orel Mangala. The duo started in the previous two matches, where Everton gained their only points this season.
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Iliman Ndiaye has been shifted to the left side of the midfield to make way for Dwight McNeil. The former Burnley player is now being deployed centrally. Jesper Lindstrøm has started the last two matches out on the right wing, being subbed for Jack Harrison on both occasions.
Up front Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the first-choice striker. Portuguese striker Beto has got minimal action in the league this season.
Everton’s Recent Form and Tactics
The Toffees earned their first win in the last match against The Eagles. They are now out of the 16th on the table and looking to clear themselves from the relegation zone.
Manager Sean Dyche is loyal to his 4-2-3-1 system. It is heavily reliant on being defensively astute and attacking on the counter. Defensive-wise, the team has not performed to the standard set last season, currently ranked 19th in goals conceded.
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On the other side of the ball, there is improvement. Ndiaye and Lindstrøm on the wings has created a more dynamic attack that isn’t reliant on the long ball, although Everton are still ranked first in that category.
Everton Injuries To Consider
Everton has been rocked by a new injury to ‘star’ centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. The defender strained his quad just a week after returning from a groin injury. Nathan Patterson and Seamus Coleman are unavailable and set to return after the international break.
Everton’s Predicted Line Up
GK: Jordan Pickford
RB: Ashley Young
CB: Michael Keane
CB: James Tarkowski
LB: Vitaliy Mykolenko
CM: Orel Mangala
CM: Abdoulaye Doucoure
CAM: Dwight McNeil
LM: Iliman Ndiaye
RM: Jesper Lindstrom
ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
