Jeff Stelling predicts Everton clash v Norwich
Jeff Stelling has backed Everton to return to winning ways in their Premier League clash against Norwich City on Saturday afternoon.
The Toffees have lost consecutive games in all competitions after crashing out of the Carabao Cup on penalties against Queens Park Rangers.
Sky Sports presenter Stelling has backed Rafa Benitez’ side to turn things around with a 2-1 victory at Goodison Park.
Predicting the clash on Super 6 this week, Stelling believes it will be closer than many expect at Goodison Park.
Neil Mellor also predicted a close clash, but believes it will finish one-nil with a welcome clean-sheet for the Toffees.
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After such a positive start under Benitez, big cracks have started to appear.
The defence has been a big issue all season, even when we were winning so it has been no surprise to see five goals shipped in the last two outings.
One of the main problems is depth in the final third, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison having been ruled out of action as things stand.
Salomon Rondon has started the past two games but it is clear that he is nowhere near fit enough, leading to a major issue.
If that hasn’t improved through the week, which it can’t have too dramatically, then it could even affect us against bottom-side Norwich.
Three points are needed desperately here to get us back on track, and we don’t think anyone would mind how they come given our recent form.
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