Predicted Everton line-up to face Newcastle United in the Premier League
Everton will lock horns with Newcastle United at the St. James Park on Saturday as Marco Silva looks to build from the positive result in the Merseyside derby.
The Toffees will be buoyed after a 0-0 draw with Liverpool last Sunday in the Premier League. Silva’s side are 10th in the table on 37 points and they’ll look to get back to winning ways at Tyneside.
Newcastle’s four-game unbeaten run was ended by West Ham last weekend and Rafael Benitez will expect a response from his boys at home.
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Silva has a clean bill of health ahead of the game barring Leighton Baines, who is struggling with a back problem.
Probable Everton XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Marco Silva
Jordan Pickford (GK)
Pickford was stellar in goal against Liverpool and is set to keep his place in the team for the weekend game.
Seamus Coleman (RB)
Coleman was exceptional in the Merseyside derby and the Irishman will be high in confidence ahead of this game.
Kurt Zouma (CB)
Zouma has blown hot and cold for Everton and will need to put in a dominant display at Newcastle.
Michael Keane (CB)
The England international has improved a lot under Silva and will feature next to Zouma in the Everton central defence on Saturday.
Lucas Digne (LB)
Digne has made the left-back position his own this season, ousting the ageing Baines from the starting XI.
Morgan Schneiderlin (CM)
Schneiderlin adds a lot of bite and energy to the midfield. The Frenchman is expected to retain his place in the starting XI at the weekend.
Idrissa Gueye (CM)
Gueye works his socks off every game to keep the Toffees ticking all over. The Senegalese is one of the first names on Silva’s team sheet.
Richarlison (LW)
Richarlison could be recalled into the starting XI after coming on as a substitute against Liverpool. The Brazilian will look to torment the Newcastle defence with his pace, power and subtle movement.
Gylfi Sigurdsson (CAM)
His ability to pick a pass and get into pockets of spaces behind the opposition players makes the Icelandic midfielder an asset for Everton.
Theo Walcott (RW)
It’s high time Walcott steps up and starts putting in consistent performances. He is expected to start on the right-wing.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (ST)
Calvert-Lewin did well against Liverpool as he constantly kept the defenders on their toes. He could be rewarded with another start at Newcastle.
