Everton are back in Premier League action tonight against Bournemouth with David Moyes eyeing back-to-back wins.
After the weekend win over Fulham, the mood is good heading into the game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Everton have the chance to move up to sixth in the table tonight and give another firm boost to their hopes of securing European football.
But we know that Everton have stuttered a bit at the Hill Dickinson Stadium recently.
Indeed, the Toffees are without a victory at home since early December when they beat Nottingham Forest, so Moyes could do with getting three points this evening.
And getting three points would see Everton achieve a first.
Everton have never done the league double over Bournemouth
David Moyes claps the fans.
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This will be a test for Everton.
Bournemouth have improved in recent weeks after a poor period around Christmas, and can move into the top 10 with a win, or even a draw.
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The Cherries have often had Everton’s number in recent years, although the Toffees did win the reverse fixture this season.
Given that, Everton therefore stand to do the double over Bournemouth – and that, is something that the club have never done before, as per BBC Sport.
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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David Moyes has a good record vs Bournemouth
While Everton have clearly not fared too well against Bournemouth down the years, David Moyes himself actually has a decent record against them.
In 10 top-flight games against the Cherries, the Scot has recorded five wins, four draws and one defeat.
He has only lost a lower percentage against Sunderland and Birmingham City.
So there is reason for optimism heading into tonight’s game. However, Everton will need to be much improved.
David Moyes pointing from the touchline.
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While there have been positive results in recent weeks, Everton have not actually played that well on the whole.
Certainly the team have not started games in the best way, and that can’t happen again tonight against a good side.
Andoni Iraola has branded Everton an ‘uncomfortable’ outfit to face, and it will be important for Everton to be just that tonight, as well as be clinical when the chances come.
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