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Key Points:
- David Moyes returns to Goodison Park for his first game back in charge of Everton.
- Aston Villa struggles with consistency, especially away from home.
- Kick-off: Wednesday, January 15, at 19:30 GMT.
David Moyes takes the reins for his first game back as Everton manager in a critical clash against Aston Villa at Goodison Park. Having parted ways with Sean Dyche, the Toffees hope Moyes can reignite their season and steer them clear of relegation danger.
Currently sitting 16th in the Premier League table, Everton are just one point above the drop zone. However, they have a game in hand over their rivals. Villa, meanwhile, have endured a turbulent season, balancing Champions League commitments with domestic challenges, resulting in inconsistency.
Match Details
- Location: Goodison Park, Liverpool, England
- Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT
- Referee: Sam Barrott
- VAR: Paul Tierney
Recent Form
| Everton | Aston Villa |
|---|---|
| Everton 2-0 Peterborough (FA Cup) | Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham (FA Cup) |
| Bournemouth 1-0 Everton | Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester |
| Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest | Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton |
| Man City 1-1 Everton | Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa |
| Everton 0-0 Chelsea | Aston Villa 2-1 Man City |
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)
| Everton: 1 win | Aston Villa: 3 wins | Draws: 1 |
Last Meeting: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton (Premier League, 14 September 2024)
How to Watch
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports 2, discovery+, discovery+ app |
| United States | fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO |
| Canada | fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada |
Team News
Everton
Moyes is unlikely to make sweeping changes but is expected to reinstate key players rested in the FA Cup win.
- Injuries:
- Dwight McNeil (knee): Out
- Armando Broja (knee): Long-term absence
- Tim Iroegbunam: Out
- Returns:
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Expected to start
- James Garner: Could return after three months out with a back injury
Predicted Lineup (4-5-1):
Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Lindstrom, Gueye, Mangala, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin.
Aston Villa
Unai Emery welcomes back Jhon Duran after suspension, but Ollie Watkins is expected to lead the line.
- Injuries:
- John McGinn (hamstring): Out
- Pau Torres (foot): Out
- Ross Barkley (calf): Out
- Doubts:
- Diego Carlos
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Onana, Tielemans; Bailey, Watkins, Rogers.
Prediction
David Moyes’ return will undoubtedly energize Everton, and while Aston Villa have shown flashes of brilliance this season, their away form has been subpar. Expect a tightly contested match where Everton could edge out a narrow victory.
Prediction: Everton 1-0 Aston Villa
