Pre Match Everton v Leicester

[Joe_Fox]

Beat Wolves, Ipswich and Saints and I think you’re basically there.

You're miles away, mate.

 

[Feidlimid]

I can't see us beating Ipswich, not on current form. They're exactly the sort of side we can't play against; committed, robust and energetic. Saints, well, they try and play football so we're better suited to winning that one.

 

[Miles Away]

I can't see us beating Ipswich, not on current form. They're exactly the sort of side we can't play against; committed, robust and energetic. Saints, well, they try and play football so we're better suited to winning that one.

mate, they've been battered recently

 

[Feidlimid]

mate, they've been battered recently

I know. I watched both the Man City and Liverpool games. I think we'll struggle against them.

 

[Jeff]

Hermansen should be back.

 

[Feidlimid]

I'd prefer to read it as 'could be' Either way, it'd be a boost. And with Wilf and Ricardo not far away too it's some good news.

 

[camberwell fox]

I'd prefer to read it as 'could be' Either way, it'd be a boost. And with Wilf and Ricardo not far away too it's some good news.

Forget Ricardo, he is made of washing up bubbles.

 

[popillius]

Forget Ricardo, he is made of washing up bubbles.

He played in 42 games last season. He's one of those that has big injuries that keep him out for a long time rather than lots of niggles. Hopefully, we can have him back for a few games in a row.

 

[Volpone]

Hermansen should be back.

I hope he doesn't drop Jacob. He doesn't deserve that.

 

[popillius]

I hope he doesn't drop Jacob. He doesn't deserve that.

You hope he doesn't put a better keeper in? This makes as much sense as a Superscout post.

Of course Hermansen should be straight back in if he's fit. That doesn't mean that Stolarczyk didn't do a very good job in his position as replacement keeper.

 

[Robin127]

If (when) Hermansen leaves I'd be OK with Stolarczyk being the number one.

 

[Feidlimid]

I'm anticipating Everton being shithouse and negative, even by their standards. They've got striker issues (and looking at Daka to solve them? Cripes, that's one limb to be out on!) and I figure they'll see us as a side they must not lose to. That could just work for us.

Our defence is shite so it's kinda thoughtful of any team to not make us do it.

 

[pork pie fox]

I think they’ll bully the shit out of us on set pieces and crosses.

 

[Feidlimid]

I think they’ll bully the shit out of us on set pieces and crosses.

Given the chance, yes, I can see that happening.

 

[Graz]

Hermansen back in would be a HUGE lift. He is worth points to us by himself.

This is such a vital game for us. I really hope we turn up. We lose and Everton go 9 points ahead of us (with a game in hand), then our mini league is really getting a drift - and 3 out of 4 are not odds I fancy.

 

[Jeff]

Head-to-head

• Everton have won just once in six Premier League home meetings with Leicester, drawing two and losing the other three.

• The Foxes registered a 2-0 victory on their last trip to Goodison Park in November 2022.

Everton

• Everton are vying to win three successive Premier League games for the first time since April last year.

• They have kept eight Premier League clean sheets this season - only Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, with nine apiece, have a better record.

• However, Everton have failed to score in 12 top-flight matches, more than any other side in 2024-25.

• The Toffees have fielded the oldest average starting XI in the top flight this season, at 29 years and 13 days.

• Iliman Ndiaye has scored three goals in his last six top-flight games, compared to two in his first 17 Everton appearances.

Leicester City

• Leicester are seeking back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time since October.

• Ruud van Nistelrooy's side beat Tottenham 2-1 last Sunday to end a run of seven successive top-flight defeats.

• The Foxes have scored in nine of their 11 Premier League away games this term, while 14 of their 25 top-flight goals have come on the road.

• However, they have scored just four times in their past eight top-flight fixtures.

• Jamie Vardy has scored seven goals in 12 league starts against Everton.

• Vardy could become just the fourth Premier League player aged 38 or older to score in consecutive appearances, emulating Graham Alexander, Ryan Giggs and Teddy Sheringham.

 

[give_us_a_wave]

It will if we get enough points from our other fixtures, we've also got Wolves, Ipswich, Southampton, Bournemouth and Forest to play.

Problem is both Forest & Bournemouth are easily as difficult as anything on the first list.

 

[give_us_a_wave]

Calvert-Lewin & Mangala both being out means they've lost their only decent striker AND the guy who covers their back four. So they're now about 50% worse at each end of the pitch than they were last week.

All of which means that Beto will probably get a brace & they'll keep a clean sheet.

 

[SJN-Fox]

Referee: Darren Bond.
Assistants: Scott Ledger, Mat Wilkes.
Fourth official: Andrew Kitchen.
VAR:Stuart Attwell.
Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.

 

[Feidlimid]

I'm tempted to watch Bournemouth v Liverpool today instead. I've not watched Bournemouth this season (except that one game) but I've read good things of late and I like the sound of it. It could be a good game. I enjoy watching football as a rule, and particularly as an unbiased watcher with no skin in the game.

Thing is, I reckon we're in with a shout today - and skin might trump impartiality.