Everton face Merseyside rivals Liverpool at Anfield this weekend.
Everton head into the game in perhaps the best shape they’ve been in since Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure in charge.
David Moyes has completely changed the club’s fortunes since replacing Sean Dyche at the start of the year.
So, there is some optimism ahead of Saturday’s game against the league leaders and with that said, here are three bold predictions.
Michael Keane holds his hand up during Everton vs Manchester City.
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Michael Keane produces defensive masterclass
Everton fans have said Michael Keane looks reborn this season as he’s been producing some sensational performances in the absence of Jarrad Branthwaite.
Keane is going to have another strong game alongside James Tarkowski and could even score from a set-piece, having come close against Aston Villa.
The 32-year-old actually looks every inch of his £30m price tag at the moment.
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Jack Grealish will dominate Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool’s first choice right-back Jeremie Frimpong is injured, so it will be Dominik Szoboszlai filling in at right-back.
Szoboszlai is a midfielder by trade, so he could find it really difficult up against Jack Grealish this weekend.
Grealish could add to his four assists so far in an Everton shirt.
Merlin Rohl scores last-minute equaliser
With Liverpool leading, Moyes will introduce deadline day signing Merlin Rohl late on and he’ll pop up with the winner with a wondergoal.
Rohl has been really impressive in Everton training and Moyes has admitted he’s really been catching the eye.
“I’ve been pleased with what I’ve seen, I have to say,” the Scotsman explained.
“Look, he’s another young boy coming in from a different league, a different speed, a different intensity, but he’ll be able to handle it. I’ve got no doubt about that.”