Everton vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[Brazilian Villain]

I think this is one of those games that will be a good barometer of the season ahead. Win and we should be comfortably top half. Lose and it could be a long season ahead.

FWIW I think Everton will struggle this season whereas Wolves will do better than expected. I think we'll sneak this one 1-0 or 2-1 to provide some early season optimism after the hysteria of the transfer window.  Either way I'd be happy with 4 pts from the next two games.

[Greg N'Ash]

they're not playing very well by all accounts, . 0-0.

[Ross]

This is a game we'd typically lose, and I think we will.  1-0 to Everton from a corner.

[Chris Jameson]

they're not playing very well by all accounts, . 0-0.

A mate who is an Everton supporter was at Blackburn and said they didn't deserve a point even. He spoke to Cahill after who reckoned they used up all their luck for one season in the game.

0-0 it is then.

[SoccerHQ]

0-0.

[Vanilla]

Hard to predict this one. Blackburn were given a 2 penalty chances and still couldn't beat them (although that says more about Blackburn). Everton are still a similar team to Villa, the only difference being, they don't want to sell their better players.

I hope a win, but they need a win at home after their opening day debacle so will push for it.

[Merv]

Have to say, Everton do look ordinary this season and they're traditionally slow starters anyway. If nothing else, we're looking hard to beat - they're pretty light up front, our defence seems solid again. And so... 0-0 (again) or 1-1.

[VillanVillanVillan]

Depends on the formation, and who starts. Same formation as we've been using, 0-0 draw. If we see some early Albrighton and/or Bannan/Ireland participation, I can see us getting a 1-0, 2-0 victory.

On another note, I think Gabby has done well this season so far, do you think we could play him and Bent together up front? Maybe have Agbonlahor play behind Bent?

[Ads]

This is a game we'd typically lose, and I think we will.  1-0 to Everton from a corner.

We have an excellent record at Goodison.

[Matt Collins]

I can't think the last time we lost at goodison in the league. If we score (other than a late consolation) can't see us losing.

But that does seem to be a fairly big if!

[N'Rexy]

12 (twelve) - nil to them. AM gets fired. And we spend the next 6 months being managed by the General to keep the wage bill down.

After all he is a great leader of men...

[Irish villain]

I'll reserve judgement until the window is over. If we get a few players in, who knows.

[taylorsworkrate]

I'm thinking a 0-0 draw.

I reserve the right to change my guess if we make a couple of exciting signings.

0-0 then?

[JUAN PABLO]

1-0 Everton   ;-(

[jonzy85]

The safest prediciton is that neither side will be unveiling a new marquee signing!