Everton v Watford - Preview and possible lineups
We take a look ahead to Monday night's Premier League clash between Everton and Watford at Goodison Park.
TEAM NEWS:
Everton: Midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is back in contention after sitting out seven games with a leg injury, though he may be made to do with a place on the bench for this one. Michael Keane, Theo Walcott and Bernard are all expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested for the midweek draw with Newcastle.
Watford: The visitors will be without midfielder Etienne Capoue, who is suspended after being sent off against Leicester last weekend. Will Hughes is struggling with a knock but could feature, whilst Tom Cleverley is closing in on a return to action after 11 months out with an Achilles injury.
WHO'S SAYING WHAT?
Everton boss Marco Silva on facing his former side:
"It is not the first time in my life and for sure it will not be the last.
"I look forward to the match, a tough match for sure, and it will be good to see some of the players who worked with me, some good friends as well I have in the club."
Watford boss Javi Gracia:
"In my opinion we are playing well. I like to be demanding of my players because in this way we will improve, we'll have more options to improve our results as well.
"But in this moment I'm not worried about if in the last games we weren't able to get some points.
"I think the players have confidence in the way we are playing, the way we are working in all the different games.
"But they also know we need to improve something to have better results, to finish better."
FORM:
Did you know?
Everton have never lost at home to Watford (W11, D1, L0).
The 'Toffees' have won 19 of the 26 meetings between the two sides.
Everton have lost just one of their last 11 home league games (W6, D4, L1), with that defeating coming in a 3-1 loss to West Ham back in September.
Michael Keane will make his 100th Premier League appearance if he features in the game.
Watford's total of 20 points is their lowest tally after 15 games since they were promoted in 2015.
The 'Hornets' have only won two of their last 11 league games (W2, D2, L7).
Watford have only kept one clean sheet in their last 13 away league games.
POSSIBLE LINEUPS:
Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne; Gueye, Gomes; Walcott, Sigurdsson, Bernard; Richarlison.
Watford: Foster; Femenía, Kabasele, Cathcart, Holebas; Hughes, Doucoure, Chalobah, Peyreyra; Success, Deeney.