Aston Villa vs Everton Pre-Match

[Somniloquism]

Honestly thought he did that at a blues match, not that one.

[Brazilian Villain]

The best shirt we've had since the 1980-81-82 era.

I didn't like it much, preferred the Nike kits in the seasons before and after that one.

[Demitri_C]

In Premier League terms this was one of the greatest matches v Everton - it was away at Goodison Park

Ashley Young. Wow what a player he was.

That was a truly unbelievable game

a classic

Look at me tan !

Man i miss fanzone. That was brilliant

[Brazilian Villain]

Max Stokes at BMH ahead of the Everton game. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RYrbDSpBzDA

Nothing earth-shattering, but some behind the scenes footage and Austin McPhee outlining how he does his set-piece magic.

[edgysatsuma89]

The last vestiges Ashley Young died for me the moment he dived for a penalty against us at Old Trafford.

I was at the game, and for some reason unbeknownst to me they put us away fans right up in the fucking skies rather than the usual away section. I was knackered and then cramped up like a sardine. I don't think I have seen them do it again with any other away fans and I don't know why it was done at all. It's the only time I've been.

[PeterWithesShin]

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins is available after returning early from international duty due to fitness concerns.

Ezri Konsa will also be included in the matchday squad after he sustained a suspected ankle injury during England's win against Finland but Matty Cash remains out.

Everton manager Sean Dyche says that captain Seamus Coleman is "touch and go" to feature after he was forced off during the Republic of Ireland's defeat against England last weekend.

Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson have returned to full training, while Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti are still sidelined by injury.

Match facts
Head-to-head

This is the most played fixture in English league history. Aston Villa have won 80 games to Everton's 76, while 56 have been drawn.

Villa are unbeaten in all 10 Premier League games versus Everton since returning to the top flight in 2019, winning seven and drawing three.

Everton have won just four times in their 29 Premier League visits to Villa Park.

The last Toffees player to score a league goal at Villa Park was Romelu Lukaku in March 2016.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa can win three of their opening four matches for just the second time in the past 10 Premier League seasons.

However, Villa could lose their opening two home games of a Premier League campaign for only the second time, after 2013-14.

They have won just four of their last 12 league games at Villa Park, following a run of 15 successive victories.

Villa have conceded multiple goals in nine of their last 11 Premier League home matches.

Ollie Watkins could match his career-worst tally of going nine successive Premier League fixtures without scoring.

Jhon Duran has scored seven Premier League goals despite making only three career starts in the division. His tally of six goals as a substitute since the start of last season is the most of any Premier League player.

Everton

Everton are the third club to lose their opening three Premier League games in consecutive seasons, after Southampton and West Ham United.

The Toffees could lose their opening four league matches for the first time since 1958. They drew their fourth game of last season at Sheffield United.

They are in danger of registering five successive Premier League defeats for the first time in 19 years.

Everton are winless in 13 away matches in all competitions since a 2-0 Premier League triumph at Burnley on 16 December.

They have failed to score multiple goals in any of their last 12 league away fixtures.

Everton have lost eight of the past 10 Premier League games following an international break, including all four matches last season.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored five and set up two of Everton's 12 most recent Premier League goals.

Sean Dyche is winless in all six Premier League games as a manager against Unai Emery, only avoiding defeat in Everton's goalless draw versus Villa at Goodison Park in January.

[Clampy]

Should be a routine win but we'll make hard work of it knowing us. They seemed to struggle from crosses into the  box during their last game so it wouldn't shock me if big John started or maybe both him and Watkins. 1-3. Watkins, Duran and Maatsen. Kevin Sheedy for them.

[john e]

Everton have created lots of chances in the first few games but lost them all
I don’t think they’re as bad as everyone suggests and I also don’t think they will go down

They spanked us last year in the cup and if we take this one for granted they will do it again, this is not the time for overconfidence we must be totally focused and dominate the game, the first goal is the most important if they get it we’re in trouble if we get it, it should be all over

Watkins will start 100%, Unai’s not one for changing the starting line too often when he doesn’t have to
I’m looking for big games from McGinn, Rogers, Watkins and Bailey if he plays as they were all off it a bit against Leicester, so some strong performances today should see us through to another win

I’m going 3-0

[Smithy]

Just noticed that the last-gast Ashley Young winner in the 3-2 comes from Arteta mis-controlling it in midfield.  Nice touch, that.

[Nii Lamptey]

Got to smash this lot... They stink of us pre-relegation, and I feel this could be the season they finally go down the plughole.

Villa 4-0 - Watkins off the mark with a bang.

[Bad English]

So, Watkins or Duran or Watkins and Duran?

[VillaTim]

Everton have created lots of chances in the first few games but lost them all
I don’t think they’re as bad as everyone suggests and I also don’t think they will go down

They spanked us last year in the cup and if we take this one for granted they will do it again, this is not the time for overconfidence we must be totally focused and dominate the game, the first goal is the most important if they get it we’re in trouble if we get it, it should be all over

Agree with this, I don't think they are quite as bad as some are making out and we will need to be wary of a team wounded by that Bournemouth collapse. Watkins goes into this one with a bit of extra pressure on his shoulders , he simply cannot keep missing big chances. I don't think we will keep a clean sheet either so i'm expecting another tough afternoon.

[ChicagoLion]

So, Watkins or Duran or Watkins and Duran?

Maybe this needs a new thread with some AI bot moderating.

[OCD]

Re: That Everton-Villa game. It was a fantastic end to the game. Them making it 2-2 in stoppage time, taking the piss out of us only for Young to pop up with the winner.

But they dominated us for long spells in that game so I wouldn't say it was a fantastic game for that reason.

[Chris Smith]

So, Watkins or Duran or Watkins and Duran?

Yes, it will be one of those.