Stan Collymore predicts Everton clash v Crystal Palace
Stan Collymore has backed Everton to beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday evening.
The former Liverpool man has predicted that the Toffees will win 2-0 as they return to Goodison Park after the international break.
Carlo Ancelotti will be desperate for his side to return to winning ways after losing three straight games in all competitions before the latest break.
Writing on his personal Twitter account on Saturday afternoon, Collymore made his predictions for the latest round of Premier League fixtures.
"Predictions," he said.
"Everton 2 Crystal Palace 0."
Must win?
Playing last in the Premier League this weekend, it is critical that we pick up the three points in response to those clubs around us.
With European football, a real possibility this season, Roy Hodgson's side offer the perfect chance for three points as they struggle during this campaign.
Chelsea have lost this weekend, and it only brings the group closer together as no one looks to have grabbed hold of that final Champions League spot.
The gap is only two games so a big win against Palace could set the Toffees up for a huge final push towards the top-four between now and May.
With games against those around us coming up, these are the teams that Ancelotti will be targeting, and Collymore's prediction would be the perfect outcome.