Everton vs Aston Villa: live stream and TV details, what channel is it on, team news and predicted teams

Everton are back in action when they host Aston Villa at Goodison Park on Saturday (12.30 GMT).

There’s been a change in the dugout after last weekend’s embarrassing 2-1 loss at Norwich City.

Rafa Benitez was sacked as manager after a woeful run of just one win in 13 games.

And while the Toffees search for their latest boss, Duncan Ferguson has been appointed in a caretaker capacity.

A cracking atmosphere is expected at Goodison - and even more so because of who is in charge of Villa.

Steven Gerrard spent his entire playing career at bitter rivals Liverpool and now heads to Everton for the first time as a manager.

The midlands outfit showed plenty of heart to come from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Manchester United last time out.

Here is all the key information needed ahead of kick-off.

Everton team news

Ferguson confirmed that Everton almost have a fully-fit squad.

Allan is back in training after missing last week’s loss at Norwich.

Richarlison and Yerry Mina both returned from respective calf injuries at Carrow Road, with the former netting the visitors’ consolation goal.

Both are likely to come into the starting XI.

Fabian Delph and Tom Davies (hamstring) are long-term casualties.

Meanwhile, Alex Iwobi is at the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria.

Villa loanee Anwar El Ghazi is ineligible to play against his former club and will have to wait for his Everton debut.

Aston Villa team news

Ezri Konsa will be absent for the visitors after coming off against United with a hip problem.

Marvelous Nakamba and Leon Bailey will also be absent through injury.

Villa are handed a huge boost as John McGinn returns from a one-game suspension. He’s almost certain to come into the starting XI.

It’ll be interesting if Gerrard hands a full debut to Philippe Coutinho after coming off the bench to net the equaliser against Man Utd.

Lucas Digne will face Everton little more than a week after leaving for £25 million.

Trézéguet (Egypt) and Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso) are both at AFCON.

Predicted line-ups

Everton (3-4-1-2): Pickford, Coleman, Mina, Godfrey, Patterson, Doucoure, Allan, Mykolenko, Gray, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.

Aston Villa (4-3-3): Marinez, Cash, Hause, Mings, Digne, McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey, Buendia, Ings, Watkins.

What channel is the game on?

The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.

Overseas viewers should check their local listings.

How can I stream it?

BT Sport subscribers can watch the game online via the website or BT Sport app.

What time does coverage start?

Pre-match coverage begins at 11.30 GMT.

Can I watch if I’m not a BT Sport subscriber?

You can’t. However, you can purchase a monthly BT Sport pass for £25 which is contract-free.

Be careful, as it will renew automatically but you can cancel whenever you wish.

Where can I check out highlights?

Clips of the match will shortly be uploaded after the full-time whistle on both the BT Sport app and bt.com/sport.

In-game clips throughout the 90 minutes are also published on the app.

You can also watch short highlights on the broadcaster’s YouTube channel after the final whistle.

Extended highlights can be viewed on Match of the Day, which will be shown on BBC One at 22.30.