Everton vs. Southampton
Venue: Goodison Park
Kick off: 3pm
Everton will continue trying to revive their Premier League campaign as they look to end a five-game winless run when they take on Southampton at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Under-pressure Roberto Martinez will have one eye on next weekend’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United, but before that, they take on a Southampton side who are aiming to push closer to a European spot.
The Merseyside outfit cannot seem to get over the line in the Premier League as they have recorded three defeats and two draws in their last five games in the top flight.
Martinez and his men finished a disappointing 11th last season, and they are in danger of ending this campaign in a similar position as they are currently 12th in the standings with six games left to play.
Goals have been hard to come by for Everton as they have netted just three in their last five games, and it was evident in Wednesday night’s clash against Crystal Palace that the team are missing their shooting boots.
Ronald Koeman’s side managed to overcome back-to-back Premier League defeats to Chelsea and Bournemouth and they remain in a position to put those fighting for European places under pressure.
Southampton have only suffered defeat once in their last five league games and that was a 1-0 loss to leaders Leicester City, who are three wins away from taking home the trophy.
Southampton have the joint-third best home record this season having won nine of their league games on home soil, which matches the records of Manchester United and Arsenal.
Only Manchester City, Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur have won more home games this season, but the Saints’ away record is less impressive.
Everton possible starting lineup: Robles, Coleman, Stones, Funes Mori, Baines, Barry, Besic, Deulofeu, Barkley, Lennon, Lukaku.
Southampton possible starting lineup: Forster, Martina, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand, Wanyama, Clasie, Tadic, Mane, Long, Pelle.