Get ready for a crucial Premier League clash this Sunday as Everton welcome Sunderland to Hill Dickinson Stadium for matchweek 37. With both teams locked in a tight mid-table battle, this fixture promises plenty of drama and intensity.
Everton currently sit 10th with 49 points, while Sunderland are just one point behind in 12th. David Moyes' side come into the match after a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace, extending their impressive run of scoring in six consecutive games. However, they've only managed one win in their last seven outings, so they'll be eager to turn draws into victories on home turf.
Sunderland, under Régis Le Bris, showed resilience in their last match, holding Manchester United to a 0-0 stalemate. That result keeps them unbeaten in two matches, but they haven't won in four and will be desperate to break that streak. On the road, the Black Cats have struggled, with just three wins in their last 16 away games—though they have found the net in three straight trips.
The head-to-head history adds another layer of intrigue. The last meeting between these sides ended 1-1, and Moyes and Le Bris have faced each other twice before, with both matches finishing all square. Moyes has plenty of experience against Sunderland, boasting 16 wins, seven draws, and just three defeats in 26 encounters.
In team news, Everton are expected to line up with Jordan Pickford in goal, supported by a backline of Jake O'Brien, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, and Vitaliy Mykolenko. The midfield features James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam, and Merlin Rohl, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, and Beto lead the attack.
Sunderland will likely field Robin Roefs between the sticks, with Lutsharel Geertruida, Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, and Reinildo Mandava forming the defense. Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, and Trai Hume anchor the midfield, while Enzo Le Fée, Chemsdine Talbi, and Brian Brobbey provide the attacking threat.
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