Match Thread Everton v Man Citeh

[Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg]

Lukaku to terror Stones. Everton win. Goodnight.

 

[Igrok]

Stones will crumble...

 

[ART]

Baines to settle it from the spot 2-1 COYB:

 

[PC Principal]

Can't see us winning this today unfortunately.

 

[JLW]

An Arsenal type performance from the players and fans should suffice
2-1 Lukaku/Lookman

 

[Mikeonlythebestwilldo]

An Arsenal type performance from the players and fans should suffice
2-1 Lukaku/Lookman

spot on mate

 

[helpimonfire]

Just hope Velma does not score.

 

[Groucho]

I would like us to play well. Obvs I'd like a result, but I'd like some fight shown too.

 

[diggerdestroyer]

I would like us to play well. Obvs I'd like a result, but I'd like some fight shown too.

Your asking for too much. Christmas is over. Take one and be happy.

 

[QLDBlue]

Hopefully the public comments made about the state of the squad is enough to fire the players up and make them earn their shirt... so I'm going for a 3-2 EFC win.

If any of them don't put in a shift today, I hope the door doesn't hit them on their way out!

 

[GwladysBlue]

I wonder if he'll give Lookman a chance today.

After his comments regarding the squad and the future of some players, I think he will.

 

[Eggs]

...if City play like they did at West Ham you have to think they will have too much ability in the top third. I'm one of the few Sterling fans and if he matches up against Baines it will be interesting. Saying that, generally speaking we are a difficult team to beat, especially at Goodison.

The new signings will give the place a lift after last weeks Cup disappointment. It'll be interesting if he goes safe with Barry sitting deep in front of the back four or he goes a bit more expansive. Nothing would surprise me whichever two of Barry/Davies/Schneiderlin start the game.

You would think Lookman will get a place on the bench, much will depend on how he's impressed in training.

 

[royalblue66]

Can't see us winning this today unfortunately.

That's the spirit lad.

 

[PC Principal]

That's the spirit lad.

It depends on if he starts Barry and I think he will.

 

[Stanley Parker]

City can be impressive going forward, but if you can attack them, you can reveal gaping holes in their defence.

It may be an occasion to be more aggressive - the danger is the counter-attack.

Perhaps three at the back offers a way to unsettle City.