Burnley vs Everton
England – Premier League
Date: Saturday, 5 October 2019
Kick-off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Turf Moor (Burnley).
Burnley vs Everton preview
Burnley vs Everton PREVIEW
It is still early after only seven games of the season so far.
But Burnley are looking for a third home win against a team of Everton is yet to record a league win Goodison Park.
Avoid defeat for a fourth consecutive game guarantee Clarets double-digit points going into the second international break.
And following a 2-0 victory over Norwich City on the field house there two weeks ago with another win could lift men Sean Dyche right into the "best of the rest" hunt the big guns at the upper end of Table.
"You want to give a good performance," said Burnley boss, whose side twice came from behind to earn a draw to beat Aston Villa last weekend.
"There were three strong performances with some good points on the board and we want to go again.
"We want to take another home game on grass. We like this, of course, in front of our own fans. We want to take the game, no doubt.
"We will do well to take what we want - because home and away, it's just not easy. We respect everyone, but when the whistle goes, we are ready ".
But Burnley are looking for a third home win against a team of Everton is yet to record a league win Goodison Park.
Avoid defeat for a fourth consecutive game guarantee Clarets double-digit points going into the second international break.
And following a 2-0 victory over Norwich City on the field house there two weeks ago with another win could lift men Sean Dyche right into the "best of the rest" hunt the big guns at the upper end of Table.
"You want to give a good performance," said Burnley boss, whose side twice came from behind to earn a draw to beat Aston Villa last weekend.
"There were three strong performances with some good points on the board and we want to go again.
"We want to take another home game on grass. We like this, of course, in front of our own fans. We want to take the game, no doubt.
"We will do well to take what we want - because home and away, it's just not easy. We respect everyone, but when the whistle goes, we are ready ".
Team news
Jack Cork is unlikely to feature for Burnley because of a shoulder injury. The midfielder suffered a hairline fracture in his shoulder blade in the last week 2-2 draw at Aston Villa after a collision with John McGinn and probably will not be risked.
Danny Drinkwater is back in light training, but it is a definite absentee, while Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson will hope a return to action after being an unused substitute against Villa, after more than a month with a problem veal.
André Gomes and Theo Walcott BE SUITABLE for Everton after returning to training this week. Gomes was sidelined for a month with a rib problem, but working with his teammates at Finch Farm this week, while Walcott has recovered from the head injury he suffered in the defeat of last week Manchester City.
Jean-Philippe Gbamin is back in training, but the signing was not yet ready to return from a thigh problem.
Burnley range of possible start: Pope; Lowton, Tarkovsky, Mee, Piters; Gudmundsson, Hendrick, Westwood, McNeil; Barnes; Wood
Everton can starting lineup: Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Mina, Worthy; Schneiderlin, Delph; Richarlison, Sigurdsson Iwobi; Calvert Lewin.
Prediction
With Everton frail defensively this season, conceding 12 goals in their last five outings, it could be a difficult afternoon for the halves of center Michael Keane and Yerry Mina.
Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes hit a dangerous partnership this season, especially from set pieces, and the hosts are confident of being on the front foot for a minute.
her and struggles Everton could still see three-point head the way of Burnley, piling pressure on Marco Silva.
Prediction: Burnley 2-0 Everton
