Aston Villa v Everton: match preview
Everton have started brilliantly but Rafa Benítez faces a major test in keeping the good times rolling against Aston Villa without the services of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Richarlison will likely have to pick up the slack in his absence. Dean Smith’s side were beaten comfortably against Chelsea last week, but with Emiliano Martínez expected back between the sticks Villa have a better chance of continuing an impressive four-match unbeaten run against Everton since their return to the Premier League. Graham Searles
Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue Villa Park
Last season Aston Villa 0 Everton 0
Referee Craig Pawson
This season G3 Y11 R1 4 cards/game
Odds H 6-4 A 2-1 D 27-11
ASTON VILLA
Subs from Steer, Tuanzebe, Philogene-Bidace, Archer, Sanson, Young, Hause, Nakamba, Watkins, El Ghazi, Buendía
Doubtful None
Injured Chukwuemeka (groin, Oct), Trezeguet (knee, unknown), Davis (knee, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y11 R0
Form LWDL
Leading scorer Ings 2
EVERTON
Subs from Begovic, Lonergan, Kenny, Godfrey, Holgate, Branthwaite, Iwobi, Davies, Gbamin, Gordon, Rodríguez, Rondón
Doubtful None
Injured Calvert-Lewin (toe/thigh, Oct), Delph (shoulder, Oct)
Suspended None
Discipline Y9 R0
Form WDWW
Leading scorers Calvert-Lewin, Gray 3