Everton vs Aston Villa

Sean Dyche can make a statement of intent by helming the Blues to a third consecutive home victory on Saturday.

They will press the opponent in the middle third of the pitch and look to spring attacks in transition. It is highly probable that Dyche will set up in the now familiar 4-5-1 formation and Emery in his narrow 4-4-2. Alarmingly, the Blues are the worst team in the league in conceding from counters. He’s blossoming under Emery, scoring in each of the last four matches and leads the team with an xG per 90 minutes of 0.33. Emery will set his team up to play primarily on the counter, though they are capable of getting on the ball if required, enjoying a 46.5% share of possession in the league under the Basque. Despite his heroics in Qatar and generally being considered an outstanding ‘keeper, the Argentinian is actually experiencing a slightly subpar season in terms of shot-stopping. He is commanding his box well, being in the top percentile in terms of stopping crosses. This gives them considerable strength in the centre of the pitch, with the widest of the midfielders (typically Jacob Ramsey) drifting across when out of possession to give cover to the full back on that side. In his first seven league games in charge, Emery guided the Lions to five wins and a draw, losing only to Liverpool at Villa Park. The Toffees have seven games remaining at Goodison - some against tough opposition - and I feel they need to really be winning at least four of them, in order to give the side the best chance possible of avoiding relegation given how timidly they play away from home. Last season, their third back up in the top flight, the Villans dispensed with the man who’d brought them promotion - Dean Smith - after a poor start, handing the reins over to ex-Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard. Both wins saw the Blues restrict the opponent to sub 1.0 xG (Expected Goals) totals, while generating a combined 27 shots themselves (eight on target).

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It is our responsibility to spark that feeling, though, and we must keep providing moments - at both ends of the pitch - to keep that feeling going. “When Goodison is up, it creates an incredible feeling which adds energy and belief to the players and it's a tangible positive for all of us. “My message to the players is simple - work hard, be courageous and play on the front foot,” he wrote. We are continuing to work on them in training but the players must take credit for executing what we have been working on. “They have quality players all over the pitch and, naturally, they will be hurting after losing so late on at home to Arsenal last weekend. [Aston Villa told cashing in on Emi Martinez could be a 'no-brainer'](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/emi-martinez-transfer-aston-villa-26311691) [Chris Sutton and Paul Merson disagree on Everton vs Aston Villa prediction](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chris-sutton-paul-merson-disagree-26317881) [John Motson sponsored former Aston Villa winger after spotting talent](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-motson-dies-barnet-villa-26310005) [Aston Villa youngsters involved in incredible 10-goal thriller](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/quality-game-aston-villa-youngsters-26329671) [The latest Aston Villa news in one place](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) They have been very different games in some ways but our fundamentals remain the same and that will never change. I make no apologies for emphasising again just how crucial a factor your support can be, especially at home. [comments section](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-aston-villa-dyche-emery-26329882#comments-wrapper) [Everton vs Aston Villa TV channel, live stream and how to watch Premier League](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-everton-tv-channel-26324843) [Villa](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) are smarting after a run of three successive defeats to Leicester City, Manchester City and Arsenal to check the early progress made under [Unai Emery,](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/unai-emery) who inspired an upturn in form after succeeding the sacked [Steven Gerrard.](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/steven-gerrard) [Mark Lawrenson makes ‘desperate’ Aston Villa prediction ahead of Everton](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-everton-lawrenson-predictio-26324418)

Everton aim to move further clear of the Premier League relegation battle when they face Aston Villa at Goodison Park today (15.00 GMT).

In his three games in charge, Dyche has engineered victories over leaders Arsenal and bottom-three rivals Leeds United. Everton aim to move further clear of the Premier League relegation battle when they face Aston Villa at Goodison Park today (15.00 GMT). Everton team predicted to face Aston Villa in the Premier League at Goodison Park.

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Diego Carlos is in the final stages of his recovery from a ruptured Achilles but is not expected to play. McNeil then sees an effort blocked before Villa clear for a second time. Goalmouth scramble as a Maupay effort is somehow hacked clear by Villa. That win moved Everton out of the relegation zone. Things don't get any easier, either, with a trip to Arsenal up next. Just six points separate bottom to 14th. This afternoon was a stark reminder why Everton find themselves in the position they do. Full post-match reaction to come. Villa routinely playing kicks out from the back short to the centre-backs but only Maupay is pressing. Penalty to Aston Villa as Gueye brings down McGinn inside the box. Penalty to Aston Villa The Blues come into the clash at Goodison on the back of a 1-0 win over Leeds United last time out.

Villa also won their last visit to Goodison Park, with Steven Gerrard and Duncan Ferguson reprising their derby battles on the pitch when Big Dun was caretaker ...

Villa also won their last visit to Goodison Park, with Steven Gerrard and Duncan Ferguson reprising their derby battles on the pitch when Big Dun was caretaker manager of the Blues in January ‘22 after Rafa Benitez was sacked in a 1-0 win. Starting Lineups - No changes again for Sean Dyche as he looks to keep the consistency in the lineup. The freekick was headed back into the melee, Iwobi’s shot was going wide, but it comes back off a prone Villa player, and then Maupay gets a touch on it and Mings clears off the line! 58’ - Goodison is loud, and the Blues are winning the ball in good spots with their press. Iwobi’s corner is deep and headed back across the box, and Villa can eventually clear. The crowd are really into it, thanks to what felt like a couple of harsh decisions by the ref going against the Blues. 46’ - The second half is underway. Again McNeil and Myko combine and this time it’s Onana who gets a towering header that Martinez tips over the bar! Watkins to take, straight down the middle and the visitors lead 1-0. The header floated tantalizingly towards the far corner before JORDAN EFFING PICKFORD flies across and gets a fingertip on the ball, pushes it onto the post and Tarkowksi hoofs it clear! Freekick into the box is cleared by Onana who is fouled. Fulltime Thoughts - Once again, the lack of an effective striker killed Everton, who created a bunch of chances earlier in the game but were unable to finish them.

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They put the ball in the position for me to finish. A goal machine at the minute as he looks to break his 14-goal record from his first season at Villa. He becomes the first man since Paul Rideout in 1985 to score in five consecutive games for Villa. Iwobi's strike pops up off Konsa, it's fired back in and Mings clears off the line as Maupay looked to score. OLLIE WATKINS: The man of the moment right now as he bagged his fifth in five games to take his tally to eight for the season. You have to go in with conviction to score and not worry if you miss. We had to win in our way. You need the bravery to miss. We have to be realistic. We have to win more matches. We have to think about each match how we can face it. We needed to win.

No changes again for Sean Dyche as he looks to keep the consistency in the lineup. For Villa, Emery has gone with pace on the wings with both Ramsey and ...

Villa also won their last visit to Goodison Park, with Steven Gerrard and Duncan Ferguson reprising their derby battles on the pitch when Big Dun was caretaker manager of the Blues in January ‘22 after Rafa Benitez was sacked in a 1-0 win. Starting Lineups - No changes again for Sean Dyche as he looks to keep the consistency in the lineup. The crowd are really into it, thanks to what felt like a couple of harsh decisions by the ref going against the Blues. [Everton.](https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com) How long can the Blues make this streak last? Iwobi’s corner is deep and headed back across the box, and Villa can eventually clear. Iwobi’s inswinger from the left is met my Maupay’s flicked header, flashes across goal and goes out the other side! Again McNeil and Myko combine and this time it’s Onana who gets a towering header that Martinez tips over the bar! 46’ - The second half is underway. A moment for both sides to catch their breath. 37’ - Ramsey goes down tackling Gueye and it’s an Everton foul. Straight into the wall, awful. Not surprised to be honest, we know this is an issue.

1' - Underway! Starting Lineups - No changes again for Sean Dyche as he looks to keep the consistency in the lineup. For Villa, Emery has gone with pace on ...

Villa also won their last visit to Goodison Park, with Steven Gerrard and Duncan Ferguson reprising their derby battles on the pitch when Big Dun was caretaker manager of the Blues in January ‘22 after Rafa Benitez was sacked in a 1-0 win. Starting Lineups - No changes again for Sean Dyche as he looks to keep the consistency in the lineup. The freekick was headed back into the melee, Iwobi’s shot was going wide, but it comes back off a prone Villa player, and then Maupay gets a touch on it and Mings clears off the line! 58’ - Goodison is loud, and the Blues are winning the ball in good spots with their press. Iwobi’s corner is deep and headed back across the box, and Villa can eventually clear. The crowd are really into it, thanks to what felt like a couple of harsh decisions by the ref going against the Blues. 46’ - The second half is underway. Again McNeil and Myko combine and this time it’s Onana who gets a towering header that Martinez tips over the bar! Watkins to take, straight down the middle and the visitors lead 1-0. The header floated tantalizingly towards the far corner before JORDAN EFFING PICKFORD flies across and gets a fingertip on the ball, pushes it onto the post and Tarkowksi hoofs it clear! Freekick into the box is cleared by Onana who is fouled. Fulltime Thoughts - Once again, the lack of an effective striker killed Everton, who created a bunch of chances earlier in the game but were unable to finish them.

42' - Iwobi concedes a freekick on the Everton right. Digne will put it into the box, and his former fullback partner Coleman can clear.

Villa also won their last visit to Goodison Park, with Steven Gerrard and Duncan Ferguson reprising their derby battles on the pitch when Big Dun was caretaker manager of the Blues in January ‘22 after Rafa Benitez was sacked in a 1-0 win. Starting Lineups - No changes again for Sean Dyche as he looks to keep the consistency in the lineup. The freekick was headed back into the melee, Iwobi’s shot was going wide, but it comes back off a prone Villa player, and then Maupay gets a touch on it and Mings clears off the line! 58’ - Goodison is loud, and the Blues are winning the ball in good spots with their press. Iwobi’s corner is deep and headed back across the box, and Villa can eventually clear. The crowd are really into it, thanks to what felt like a couple of harsh decisions by the ref going against the Blues. 46’ - The second half is underway. Again McNeil and Myko combine and this time it’s Onana who gets a towering header that Martinez tips over the bar! Watkins to take, straight down the middle and the visitors lead 1-0. The header floated tantalizingly towards the far corner before JORDAN EFFING PICKFORD flies across and gets a fingertip on the ball, pushes it onto the post and Tarkowksi hoofs it clear! Freekick into the box is cleared by Onana who is fouled. Fulltime Thoughts - Once again, the lack of an effective striker killed Everton, who created a bunch of chances earlier in the game but were unable to finish them.

For nearly an hour, Everton were head-and-shoulders the better side, but Aston Villa hit the Toffees twice to snatch a 2-0 victory at Goodison Park.

Despite the disastrous nature of their 2022-23 season, Liverpool remain just seven points behind 4th-place Tottenham with two games in hand. It looked early like Palace was happy to defend and chase a point from Moment No. On the other hand, the Cherries have conceded just 28 in 19 games since Scott Parker was fired following the 9-0 defeat to Liverpool (and the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, and the 4-0 defeat to Man City, in successive games). But Saturday turned out to be a day of swings and roundabouts, as Arsenal overturned a pair of one-goal deficits to win 4-2 away to Aston Villa, and Man City let a 1-0 lead slip away in the 84th minute. Yes, Real had to come home to Spain from Anfield, but maybe Klopp’s right about the challenges of three games in one week when your domestic league is this good. It goes without saying that Saturday’s trip to Goodison couldn’t come at a better time for the Villa defense. Of course, the Toffees are yet to become a goal-scoring juggernaut (to no one’s surprise), with Dominic Calvert-Lewin returning from his latest injury in last weekend’s 1-0 victory over Leeds. Up next for Everton is a trip to north London, where they’ll make up their game in hand and face Premier League leaders Arsenal on Wednesday. Five minutes later, roles were reversed as Jordan Pickford went full-stretch (and then some) to get a fingernail on Watkins’ header, pushing it onto the inside of the post but by no means clear. The game sprang to life not long after the restart when Everton were denied and opening goal in truly spectacular fashion on 55 minutes. Leeds (22 points) and West Ham United (23), who occupied 19th and 18th, respectively, heading into matchweek 25, both won on Saturday. 2 in the 81st.

Everton's lack of centre-forward threat without Dominic Calvert-Lewin came back to bite them once again.

Dyche will be dreaming of the day he can say likewise. His manager Sean Dyche stressed the collective responsibility of his players to hit the target after a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. But if a striker does not score regularly, link-up with midfield, or run the channels until his shirt drips with sweat, what exactly is his purpose?

Resurgent Everton will try to move further away from the relegation zone when Aston Villa visit Goodison Park on Saturday.