Sport nationPaul Merson has shared his insights on the upcoming Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Everton, set to take place on Tuesday night. Following a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory over West Ham, Newcastle is riding high, whereas Everton is reeling from a last-minute defeat at Bournemouth, where an own goal from Seamus Coleman in injury time proved costly.
Everton continues to fight against relegation, and while Merson, speaking to Sportskeeda, expressed his belief that the Toffees might still manage to stay up, he anticipates a “comfortable” victory for Newcastle in the impending match.
“Newcastle turned a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 win last week,” Merson observed. “Everton looked set to secure a point against Bournemouth, but an own goal in the final moments changed everything. Everton could still be alright this season.”
He added, “With no top-four finish in sight this season, Newcastle will aim to keep their fans entertained. Expect them to play an attacking and entertaining brand of football, reminiscent of their recent game against West Ham.”
Merson predicts an engaging end to the season for Newcastle, with the team likely to adopt an aggressive approach in their remaining eight league games. His prediction for the match is a 3-1 win in favor of Newcastle.
Everton’s manager, Sean Dyche, is facing challenges on the pitch despite having managed the club well over the past 18 months. With the team enduring a 12-game winless streak in the league and sitting just three points above the relegation zone with nine games left, Dyche is under pressure to implement changes. These could involve adjustments to the squad, formation, tactics, or a combination of these elements to reverse Everton’s fortunes.
Despite Newcastle’s strong squad and quality, they are currently dealing with a spate of injuries, and the emotional toll of their intense match against West Ham could be a factor. Everton will need to be resolute in defense and more efficient in front of goal than they have been this season if they hope to pull off an upset and boost their survival chances.
As the match approaches, Everton fans and pundits alike will be closely watching to see if Dyche can inspire his team to a much-needed victory to aid their fight against relegation.
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