Everton will aim to continue their solid momentum when they host Bournemouth at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday night.
The Toffees extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League and arrived in a confident mood.
The Cherries also head to Merseyside in good form after their best performance over the weekend.
With just a few points separating Everton and Bournemouth, this battle could have a significant impact on the battle for a top half finish.
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Everton have bounced back in recent weeks, with the Merseyside club currently on a five-game unbeaten run in the league.
In their most recent match, they came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1.
The Toffees currently sit in 8th place with 37 points and remain firmly in contention for European qualification.
Their success has been largely built on defensive solidity, with only three teams conceding fewer goals than Everton in the Premier League this season.
However, Everton’s home form has been inconsistent. They have scored just eight points in their last eight league games played at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
David Moyes’ side, who started the season with a 1-0 win away at Bournemouth, will be keen to complete a league double against the Cherries for the first time.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth continue to impress under manager Andoni Iraola despite losing key attacker Antoine Semenyo during the winter transfer window.
The Cherries are unbeaten in their last five league games, with their last game coming off a credible 1-1 draw against title-chasing Aston Villa.
The visiting team sit 11th in the table and could leapfrog Everton with a convincing win.
Bournemouth’s attacking power away from home has been impressive, but their defensive vulnerabilities have limited their progress away from home.
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Bournemouth came from behind to win 3-2 in this match last season, but have lost six of their eight away league games against Everton.
The last four Premier League meetings between the sides have all been goalless at half-time, with the last 11 goals of the game coming after the interval.
Everton have won both of their Tuesday Premier League matches this season, while Bournemouth have only won one of their last eight midweek Premier League matches.
everton team news
Prime Minister Moïse is only dealing with one confirmed absentee. Jack Grealish.
He is expected to miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury that may require surgery.
Jarrad Branthwaite He has returned to fitness following a hamstring problem and provides competition in central defence, alongside Michael Keane and James Tarkowski.
Keane has impressed in Everton’s defense recently and could retain his place in the starting XI.
Meanwhile, 19-year-old Harrison Armstrong should continue to attack.
Everton expected eleven (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford. Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keene, Vitaly Mykolenko. James Garner, Idrissa Guy. Harrison Armstrong, Keenan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye. Tierno Barry.