Preview

Everton host Bournemouth at Goodison Park in the third round of the English Premier League. Both clubs are looking to get back on track after poor performances in the previous rounds and cup games.

Everton
The season has started disastrously for the Toffees, who suffered two defeats with an aggregate score of 0:7. This is the team’s worst start in the history of the Premier League, which is causing serious concerns among fans. Sean Dyche, the head coach of Everton, is facing increasing pressure. Despite this, the club continues to struggle with the consequences of financial problems, which affects the squad and the general atmosphere in the team.

Everton won the English League Cup against Doncaster (3:0) in the middle of the week, which can serve as a positive signal for the team ahead of the match with Bournemouth. This victory may be the beginning of the long-awaited rise of the Toffees in the Premier League.

Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola's side have had a poor start to the season, going winless in their first two Premier League games and crashing out of the League Cup after a 1-0 defeat to West Ham. However, there is optimism at the club, as the Cherries started even worse last season but went on to set their own points record.

Iraola was particularly disappointed with the 1-1 draw with Newcastle on the previous day, when VAR disallowed Dango Ouattara's injury-time goal, a decision he felt robbed Bournemouth of a deserved victory.

Prediction
The historical pattern between the two sides is in favour of the hosts, who have won 12 of the last 14 matches between the two sides in all competitions. Despite their dreadful start to the season, Everton have a chance of success thanks to their recent cup triumph and home advantage. However, Bournemouth will also be in contention and could take advantage of the Toffees' problems. A close-fought match is expected, with both teams looking to redeem themselves in front of their fans. Prediction: Everton will not lose, but the match could end with few goals.

Where to watch
The match will be broadcast on Setanta Sports.

Suspended and injured
Everton: Nathan Patterson, Jarrad Branthwaite, Youssef Shermiti, Seamus Coleman (injured)
Bournemouth: Enes Unal, Tyler Adams, David Brooks (injured)