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Everton arrive at St James’ Park tonight at a low ebb, winless in 12 Premier League matches and anxiously awaiting the destiny of a proposed takeover by US buyers 777 Partners. Sean Dyche’s staff are simply three factors above Luton Town within the relegation zone and will but face a second factors deduction of the season for a separate breach of Profit and Sustainability guidelines.

That is the unhealthy information. The excellent news, or sunnier outlook at the least, is that with out what finally amounted to a six-point deduction, Everton can be safely ensconced in mid-table. They are the Premier League’s greatest under-performers of their anticipated purpose numbers by a distance, suggesting likelihood creation and common performances have been higher than their league place. Everton even have dwelling fixtures in opposition to Burnley and Nottingham Forest upcoming.

Nor are they with out a likelihood this night, in opposition to an injury-hit Newcastle aspect. They will probably be buoyed by their 4-3 comeback victory in opposition to West Ham, however that recreation additionally uncovered their ongoing defensive vulnerabilities. Newcastle misplaced Jamal Lascelles to a cruciate ligament damage, whereas Miguel Almiron, Tino Livramento and Kieran Trippier are doubts for tonight’s recreation. Anthony Gordon is unable to face his former membership as a result of suspension, having been despatched off for 2 bookable offences in opposition to West Ham.

Newcastle will nonetheless have an eye fixed on a European place, sitting 5 factors behind Manchester United in sixth having performed the identical variety of video games. The two groups play at Old Trafford in a recreation that’s but to be rearranged and, given the performances of Erik ten Hag’s staff, it feels potential for Newcastle to reel them in if they will discover some consistency. Much will rely upon the health of the excellent Alexander Isak.

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