Overview
Everton have been showing signs of improvement since the change of ownership was completed. After a series of 4 consecutive defeats in the Premier League, coach Sean Dyche's team has won 4 points in the last 2 rounds.
However, Leicester and Crystal Palace are also in very bad form, so that is not a measure of the real ability of the team at Goodison Park. The upcoming match against Newcastle can verify Everton's progress in recent times.
Newcastle started the season well and were at the top of the table, but after September's FIFA Days, the Magpies began to show signs of decline.
They were beaten by Fulham and held on for a point against Man City thanks to Anthony Gordon's penalty. In the third round of the Carabao Cup, the Magpies also played a stalemate against lower-league AFC Wimbledon. They only won thanks to Fabian Schar's penalty.
Despite playing away and having inconsistent form, Newcastle is still rated higher than Everton. The quality of the Magpies' personnel is clearly much superior.
However, with their inconsistent form recently, Newcastle promises to face many difficulties against a stable Everton. If they make good use of their home advantage and their defense plays focused, Everton can completely think about winning at least 1 point at Goodison Park.
In terms of head-to-head record, Everton have lost just three of their last 20 home games against Everton. But those two defeats came in the last four seasons, as Newcastle began to improve under their new owners.
Human resources situation
Newcastle are still suffering from a number of personnel losses. Kieran Trippier and Alexander Isak are doubtful, while goalkeepers Nick Pope and Martin Dubravka are both absent.
Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley and Callum Wilson are also long-term injuries for Newcastle.
On the other side of the front line, Everton's situation is much better when only Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja are absent.
Expected lineup:
Everton: Pickford, Garner, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gueye, Mangala, Lindstrom, McNeil, Ndiaye, Calvert-Lewin.
Newcastle: Gillespie, Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Gordon, Barnes.
The match between Everton and Newcastle takes place at 11:30 p.m. on October 5 (Vietnam time).
