Dwight McNeil of Everton is checked on by Calvin Bassey of Fulham during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Fulham FC at Goodison Park on October 26, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)Dwight McNeil of Everton is checked on by Calvin Bassey of Fulham during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Fulham FC at Goodison Park on October 26, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Dwight McNeil of Everton is checked on by Calvin Bassey of Fulham during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Fulham FC at Goodison Park on October 26, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Everton injury news ahead of the Premier League fixture against Man City.
Sean Dyche has provided an Everton injury update ahead of the trip to Manchester City on Boxing Day.
The Toffees have managed to battle to goalless draws against Premier League title contenders Arsenal and Chelsea in successive games. Now they face a City side who are the current champions yet are in dire form, losing nine of their past 12 games in all competitions.
Everton will welcome back Armando Broja to the squad, who is on loan from Chelsea and could not face his parent club. However, Ashley Young is suspended after picking up five yellow cards. Young ricked his neck against Chelsea but should be OK with Nottingham Forest to visit Goodison Park on December 29.
However, Dwight McNeil looks set to miss a third successive game. The forward has been struggling with a knee injury and looks unlikely to be involved at the Etihad Stadium. James Garner (back) and Tim Iroegbunam (foot) remain unavailable.
Dyche said at his pre-match press conference: “Youngy is out anyway. Some were saying he ripped his neck, I didn't mean that. He ricked his neck, I was trying to express. Anyway, he should be fine but can't play anywa, he is suspended. Dwight is still touch and go. We are hopeful it will settle down - probably not for this one but sooner rather than later. Tim and Jimmy are still a bit away. They are hopefully getting closer.
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