Everton are back in Premier League action on Tuesday night against Bournemouth, and it’s another chance to keep some momentum going.
Everton recorded a big win over Fulham at the weekend, coming from behind to win 2-1 at Craven Cottage.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall came to the fore in the second-half for Everton scoring an equaliser before forcing an own goal by Bernd Leno.
The win has moved Everton up to eighth in the Premier League table, and there is now an immediate chance to build on that result as Bournemouth visit the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Given it’s a quick turnaround, David Moyes will surely make some changes – and here’s an XI we think he should consider.
The Everton XI David Moyes should field vs Bournemouth as Jarrad Branthwaite returns in defence
Jarrad Branthwaite playing for Everton.
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The defence will surely see some changes after it looked shaky against Fulham.
Jordan Pickford is nailed on to start barring any injury. But in front of him Moyes may well bring back Jarrad Branthwaite after he started on the bench against Fulham.
James Tarkowski’s form has been up and down. It’s difficult to see Moyes rotating him, but the Scot should genuinely consider it in order to get Jake O’Brien in the middle where he is better.
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Nathan Patterson had some good games before dropping out of the side – in the interest of rotation perhaps he should now be brought back.
After his assist against Fulham, Vitalii Mykolenko should keep his place and hopefully we’ll see him provide more attacking threat down the left.
Who should David Moyes start for Everton against Bournemouth after a quick turnaround?
Tarkowski dropped?! A first start for George? 👀
A custom graphic showing an Everton lineup to face Bournemouth.
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Idrissa Gana Gueye has looked a little tired lately after returning from AFCON, so Merlin Rohl ought to be considered to replace him. The German did really well against Aston Villa lately.
James Garner must start if he is fresh enough.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been reminding everyone just how influential he is and simply has to start as a number 10.
Tyrique George looked lively on his debut against Fulham and may well be rewarded with his first start against Bournemouth.
If he is to play from the left, then Iliman Ndiaye would probably shift over to the right side.
Thierno Barry has gone three games without a goal and given the quick turnaround, perhaps this is a chance to give Beto a rare start.
If this was the team Moyes went with, it would mean five changes to the side that started against Fulham (Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Gueye, Armstrong and Barry OUT, Patterson, Branthwaite, Rohl, George and Beto IN).
How Everton have fared against Bournemouth recently
Bournemouth have picked up recently after a wretched run of results in November and December.
So this could be a real test for Everton, who currently have a bit of an issue at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton fans, let’s hear your score predictions for the game with Bournemouth!
Recent results suggest this could be a tough test… 🤔
A custom graphic showing Everton's most recent results against Bournemouth.
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In terms of recent meetings between the two sides, it’s the Cherries who’ve had the upper hand.
They’ve beaten Everton in four of the last five meetings, although the Toffees did win the most recent game 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium.
Looking further back though Bournemouth have certainly given Everton trouble, winning eight of the last 11.
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