Lewis Jones predicts Everton clash v Aston Villa
Lewis Jones has backed Everton to pick up another impressive three points in their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Thursday evening.
The Sky Sports pundit has predicted another narrow clash, with the Toffees coming out on top 1-0 at Villa Park.
Carlo Ancelotti can take his side level on points with West Ham and make it a huge final three games as we push for European football.
Writing in his Sky Sports prediction column, Jones has predicted another genius display of counter-attacking football on the road.
“Everton are a tough watch but you can’t quibble with their defensive excellence once hitting the front,” he said.
“It will be a similar approach at Villa Park. Sit, soak and hit on the break with Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. And why not – only the two Manchester clubs have won more points on the road this season. I’m happy to play another low-scoring Everton win.”
Must win.
This game-in-hand has kept us well and truly in the race for European football this season, so three points would cement our spot.
Being sixth, ahead of Liverpool, after this game with three left to play would be sensational, and we have to take advantage of that.
With Sheffield United and Wolves after a last-day trip to Manchester City, winning three out of our last four could be essential moving forward.
Villa are struggling without Jack Grealish, but they did seal three points at Goodison Park recently, and it is time to avenge that.
We proved ourselves massively against West Ham last time out, and it is time to do it all over again at Villa Park.
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