Everton face another crucial game in their Premier League survival bid when they welcome Newcastle United to Goodison Park tonight.
The Toffees' perilous position has only worsened after they dropped into the relegation zone last weekend. With Nottingham Forest delivering a 3-1 victory over Brighton, coupled with Leeds United and Leicester City sharing a 1-1 draw, the Toffees are now two points adrift of safety.
Indeed, fans are beginning to worry about the precarious situation the club finds itself in. Everton have just six games remaining to avoid the drop into the Championship and time is at the essence to find the results that will pull them to safety.
The Blues haven't won in their past four games and face a Newcastle side who dismantled Tottenham 6-1 last time out.
Sean Dyche has a task on his hands if he's to engineer a surprise victory that will see his side move out of the drop zone.
Amadou Onana (groin) and Seamus Coleman (hamstring) are doubts although have been back ‘on the grass, accoring to Dyche. Meanwhile, Abdoulaye Doucoure is back from a three-game ban yet Mason Holgate is forced to serve a one-match suspension after he was sent off in the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.
With that in mind, here’s the Everton team we predict to face Newcastle.
9. CM - Abdoulaye Doucoure
Thrived since Dyche’s arrival and simply returns to the team now back available. | Getty Images
10. LW - Dwight McNeil
Netted a fine goal against Fulham in the last game at Goodison and must take confidence. | Getty Images
11. ST - Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Came back from injury against Palace and showed some signs of promise. He should only improve for that outing and could be pivotal if he can stay fit. Photo: Peter Byrne