After their worst start since 1994, Everton will face Newcastle United at Goodison Park hoping to maintain their record of 14 straight undefeated home games. With just 2 points from the opening 4 matches, the Toffees must improve their form soon or else face an uphill battle for the remaining season.
David Moyes' side is notorious for slow starts, so the Everton faithful will be hopeful this match is the turning point.
Newcastle has achieved mixed results with a win and a tie from the opening 4 matches. A 6-0 thrashing of Aston Villa at St. James has shown promise, but the following 0-2 loss to newcomers Blackpool raises fears of inconsistency.
English Premier League, Round 5: Everton FC vs. Newcastle United
Date: 18 September, 2010 - 16:00 CET
Venue: Goodison Park - Liverpool
Referee: Andre Marriner
Everton:
Goalkeeper: Howard
Defenders: Jagielka, Hibbert, Distin, Baines
Midfielders: Arteta, Heitinga, Osman, Pienaar
Forwards: Fellaini, Cahill
Manager: David Moyes
Injured: Saha, Rodwell
Booked: -
Newcastle:
Keeper: Harper
Defenders: Perch, Williamson, Jose Enrique, Coloccini
Midfielders: Routledge, Smith, Barton, Gutierrez
Forwards: Carroll, Nolan
Manager: Chris Hughton
Injured: Gosling, Taylor, Best
Booked: -
Weather Forecast/Conditions
|
Overall:
Few ShowersTemperature: 14°
Chance/Precipitation: 30%
Humidity: 74%
Last meeting: 22.02.09 Newcastle - Everton 0:0
Wins Everton: 55
Wins Newcastle: 57
Draws: 31
Both teams have shown positive and negative signs this season, and in truth either team could win this one. Bookmakers feel it is 80% more likely that Everton win than Newcastle (20%), although I believe it is not so sure for the Merseysiders. Toffees may very well win this one, but there is value to be found in odds for Newcastle.
Tip: Newcastle +1 (Asian Handicap)
Currently the best odds for this result can be found at
Bet365.
