David Moyes looking ahead and Frank Lampard in a circular frame inset
David Moyes looking ahead and Frank Lampard in a circular frame inset
In many ways, this match-up will be special, with Frank Lampard returning to face his former employers.
The former Chelsea midfielder has credit in the bank in L3, thanks to his management that steered the Blues away from relegation during his tenure.
However, any positive sentiment will be wiped away when that first whistle blows, with all eyes on nothing but the three points.
Moyes will be keen to ensure his side approach the contest with the right mentality, especially after a significant win versus Newcastle earlier this week.
However, in that game, the Blues did face a significant blow with defender Jarrad Branthwaite having to be taken off injured.
David Moyes shares update on Jarrad Branthwaite after Newcastle cramp
Everton have few injury issues at the moment, but concerns did emerge on Monday night about Branthwaite.
The English defender has had his well-known injury issues, and the Everton fanbase will be hoping that what was described as simply a "cramp" was the case.
In his press conference ahead of Coventry, Moyes shared the latest on the defender, saying: "Yeah, we are just nursing him along a wee bit and checking that he is ok.
"So we need to see how he is."
It seems that his availability may still be up in the air, and it will be a case of how he feels on the day of the game.
Moyes also went on to confirm that Jack Grealish remains unavailable after breaching disciplinary rules at Everton.
The Toffees manager refused to detail his plan to reintegrate the winger back into his squad but shared that they will be working with him "soon."
What is Moyes' record like against Frank Lampard?
Friday night's game between Everton and Coventry City will see Moyes come up against a familiar managerial opponent in Frank Lampard.
Ahead of the game, the two have faced off five times previously, and it is Moyes who slightly has the edge.
The Scotsman has won three of the fixtures, with Lampard taking the other two.
However, interestingly, the goals and goals conceded are both tied at seven apiece.
And that provides us with a 2.8 goals-per-game ratio when these two clash, suggesting there could certainly be a high-scoring game on Friday evening.