Everton can give their Premier League survival hopes a big boost when they face Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday (1.30 BST).
But the Toffees will have to make a marked improvement if they are to haul themselves out of danger. Sean Dyche’s side have won just one Premier League game in 15 matches and coupled with an eight-point deduction, they hover just two points above the drop zone.
The nadir of that run was a chastening 6-0 thrashing against Chelsea earlier this week. To a man, Everton were woeful and Dyche has admitted he’s held home truths with his squad and coaching staff in the aftermath.
But a win for the Blues can see them move four points above 17th-placed Forest who drew 2-2 with Wolves last time.
Dyche will surely make changes from the Chelsea thrashing but will be without captain Seamus Coleman (groin) along with Nathan Patterson, who is sidelined for the rest of the season with a hamstring issue.
With everything in mind, here’s the Everton team predicted to face Forest.
1. GK - Jordan Pickford
England's No.1 keeper made a stunning save against Forest and is expected to have another busy night.
2. RB - James Garner
Ashley Young was sent off in the Anfield game earlier this season after being given a torrid time against Luis Diaz. That might be in Dyche's mind and with Coleman and Patterson out, Garner could play in a makeshift role.
3. CB - James Tarkowski
Set to captain Everton once again and will need to be at his best to repel the danger.
4. CB - Jarrad Branthwaite
The 21-year-old has another opportunity to enhance his already burgeoning reputation. He was excellent against Forest.