Everton will be desperately looking for their first win of the season, after last weekend’s draw with Leicester stopped a run of four consecutive Premier League defeats. This, amid the backdrop over who may take over the club.
Crystal Palace are also on the hunt for their first league win of the campaign. The Eagles will have gained confidence from digging in to get a point against Manchester United, but they will need to start the game far quicker than they have their last few games.
Palace have at least had a victory in the League Cup. Everton, on the other hand, went out of the competition at home on penalties to Southampton. They would have hoped to have begun their last season at Goodison Park in more exciting fashion. Palace haven’t won in the league at Goodison Park for a decade. This could prove to be a nervy affair – here is the latest team news and starting XI information.
Everton’s point at Leicester last week was the only positive note in a dreadful season so far for the Toffees. To make matters worse, Sean Dyche has a long list of unavailable players, although Ukrainian international Vitalii Mykolenko could be available for selection after being unwell. Jarrad Branthwaite made an appearance for the club’s under 21 side as he continues his recovery from a groin injury, amid rumours Real Madrid are preparing a bid for him. If near fit, the likelihood is Sean Dyche could include him in the squad. Nathan Patterson also returned in that under 21 fixture. He too, may be ready to return to the first team.
With still many unavailable players, Everton will look to bring Mykolenko back into the side as full-back after he had been feeling unwell. Once again, the main goal scoring responsibilities will fall on the shoulders of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Having looked bright after coming on against Manchester United, Ismaila Sarr has been tipped to make his first Premier League start at the expense of Jean-Philippe Mateta. Despite being dominated by Manchester United in their last game, Palace nearly took the lead, with Sarr denied only by a brilliant Andre Onana save. Yet to make an appearance for the club since joining on loan from Chelsea, Trevoh Chalobah has recovered from his abdominal injury to make a return to the squad.
