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Writer's pictureBobby Vincent

Everton vs Bournemouth

Everton host Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, with Marco Silva's team looking to end their poor run of recent form in the Premier League.

Despite narrowly beating Lincoln City in the third round of the FA Cup, Everton have been on disappointing form; losing their last two league matches to Brighton and Leicester City.

Whereas Bournemouth have conceded 15 goals in their last four matches, in all competitions, and haven't won since their 2-0 win over Brighton on December 22.

These sides met back in August; with Bournemouth coming back from two goals down to earn a point, with both sides having a man sent off at the Vitality Stadium.

Nathan Ake celebrating a 79th minute equaliser for the Cherries in August (image via Evening Standard).

 

Team News

Everton have no new injury concerns, with Ademola Lookman set for just a second Premier League start of the season after scoring in the FA Cup.

Full-back Lucas Digne could make a return after being rested last weekend. Same as Andre Gomes and Richarlison.

Bournemouth have numerous injury problems, with Callum Wilson, Joshua King and Ryan Fraser all doubtful for Eddie Howe's men.

Dominic Solanke has been ruled out until at least February with a hamstring problem.

 

The Managers

Everton boss Marco Silva on whether he is under pressure from majority shareholder, Farhad Moshiri: "It is clear we have to do better than what we did in the first round.

"He gave us big support like he has always given, he is a supportive owner like the chairman also.

"I want more and they want more, it is part of football. It reflects what we want to build and achieve in the future."

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe: "It's another massive game for us. We're keen to show a response to the recent run that we've been on.

"It's two teams that want to attack and implement their attacking play on the other team. We did really well to come back from two goals down against them earlier in the season."

 

Match Stats

- Everton have won all three of their home Premier League games against Bournemouth.

- Bournemouth have lost in all five of their competitive away games at Goodison Park.

- Marco Silva's Toffees have lost only one of their 10 league matches against the teams below them in the table.

- Eddie Howe is winless in all three of his Premier League clashes with Everton boss Marco Silva.

- Everton have lost four of their last five Premier League games, as many as they had their opening 16 this season.

 

Betting Odds

Everton: 3/4

Draw: 3/1

AFC Bournemouth: 19/5

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