On Saturday (17.30 BST), Everton travels to Brentford in pursuit of their first Premier League victory of the 2023–24 season.
After 777 Partners decided to buy majority stakeholder Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1% stake in the club, takeover rumors have dominated this week. But Toffees fans are also all too aware of how crucial matters on the field are.
Everton are mired in the relegation zone after collecting just one point from their first five matches in the top league. Fans are becoming increasingly concerned that another dogfight may break out after barely escaping in the previous two years.
The table doesn’t lie, but Sean Dyche thinks his team ought to have more points by this time. While Dyche received praise from many for keeping in the Premier League last season, the manager also faced criticism following last week’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal.
Dyche might try to make adjustments after the Gunners’ defeat against a Brentford team that has six points so far. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has had an additional week to improve his fitness, and Jack Harrison, who hasn’t played since joining Leeds United on loan because of a hip issue, is getting closer to being considered.
Here is the Everton lineup that is anticipated for the match at the Brentford Community Stadium.
