Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v doctor & comedian Ed Patrick
Sean Dyche was accused of being too defensive-minded before he got sacked last week, but Everton got a little bit stuck between being hard to beat and pushing for a goal when they lost to Aston Villa on Wednesday.
It meant they were quite open and, although David Moyes’ side had chances, Villa really should have won by more than one goal.
I think it will be a similar story here, where Everton’s approach will be different because they are at home.
If they were away, I think they would be happy to sit in and soak up pressure, but they might be a little bit more expansive at Goodison Park, and I don’t see it ending well for them.
Everton’s lack of goals – they have scored only 15 in their first 20 games – is pathetic. It cannot continue but, while it does, it looks like the weight of the world is on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s shoulders.
It should not be a case of him or bust in terms of Everton finding the net but that’s how it felt against Villa and he is struggling. I have been there myself, when the goals are not flowing, and he looks hesitant and clunky in front of goal.
As a striker you have got to want chances to come your way but Calvert-Lewin looks like he is on the back foot in front of goal, and also that he’s lacking the clarity of mind you have when you are flying form-wise, and you just finish those chances without thinking about them.
So, it’s hard to make a case for Everton to beat Tottenham, even though Ange Postecoglou’s side are on a poor run too.
Antonín Kinsky did not have a great game in goal against Arsenal but it was a disappointing display by the whole team.
Spurs have fallen so low in the table – 14th – that they need a win, and quickly. This might be the boost they need, although I am not convinced they will keep a clean sheet, even against Everton.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-3
Ed’s prediction: We will see that new manager bounce with Everton here. I think they will go from a team not scoring much, to a team that scores two against Tottenham. 2-1
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