Everton play their final game of 2022 this afternoon - and it couldn’t be any harder.
The Toffees travel to Premier League champions Manchester City and Frank Lampard knows the monumental task his side face.
Everton head into the Etiahd Stadium clash on the back of four successive defeats and languish just two points and one places above the relegation zone.
Indeed, Lampard’s side are eyeing recruits when the January transfer window opens tomorrow. But first, the Blues must put their full focus on trying to get a result against City.
Lampard will have to get his team and his tactics spot on if that is to be the case. Here’s the Everton team we predict to face City.
Everton head into the Etiahd Stadium clash on the back of four successive defeats and languish just two points and one places above the relegation zone.
9. CM - Alex Iwobi
Form has dipped in recent games despite being one of Everton’s best players this season. Lampard must find a way for Iwobi to be more influential again. Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
10. LWB - Vitalli Mykolenko
The Ukraine international has improvements to make on the attack but has been fairly solid defensively this season. Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
11. ST - Anthony Gordon
Missed a big chance against Wolves. Chances against City may be at a premium and if one falls to Everton’s top scorer then it must be snaffled. Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
12. ST - Neal Maupay
Will have to put a big shift in up top off the ball and run himself into the ground. Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images