Everton are set to host Bournemouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Toffees are looking to progress past this stage for the first time in three seasons. Last Word on Football brings you our Everton predicted lineup for the match at 3 pm on Saturday, February 8.<\/p>\n
Everton have only made two changes in their last three fixtures. The first change saw Guinea-Bissau striker Beto lead the line last time out against Leicester in place of the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Behind the striker, Abdoulaye Doucoure is being played as an attacking midfielder. Iliman Ndiaye provides excitement out on the left wing, with Jesper Lindstrom playing a hybrid right midfielder-wingback role.<\/p>\n
Read More:<\/strong> How Everton\u2019s Defence Has Improved From Early Season Slump<\/a><\/p>\n The second change saw James Garner replace Orel Mangala in the base of midfield. Alongside them, Idrissa Gueye completes the double pivot. Jake O\u2019Brien has earned his starting spot with recent performances, playing as a central right back. On the left Vitaliy Mykolenko has played as a left wing back. In the middle of the defence, James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite continue their partnership, which has seen Everton be one of the best defences in the Premier League over the last two seasons.\u00a0 Jordan Pickford has started every league game this season on his way to eight clean sheets.<\/p>\n On paper, the Toffees lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation but it often shifts to a 5-2-3 in defence. The change sets up Ndiaye and Doucoure to play each side of the striker and allows for each to be available for counterattacks.<\/p>\n Read More:<\/strong> How Beto Could Turn Around The Faltering Everton Attack<\/a><\/p>\nEverton\u2019s Recent Form and Tactics<\/h3>\n