Chris Sutton predicts result of Everton Premier League clash v Nottingham Forest
Chris Sutton has made his prediction ahead of the Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Everton on Saturday evening.
The Toffees were beaten by Manchester United last time out and sit in 19th place following their 10 point deduction, while Forest were beaten by Brighton in their last game and sit in 15th eight points above the relegation zone.
But speaking to BBC Sport (30 November), Sutton feels that both clubs are under pressure to find results currently but backed Sean Dyche to find a way to get it done for the visitors.
“This feels like a big game for Nottingham Forest, who saw their unbeaten home record ended by Brighton last week,” he wrote.
“I am reading that boss Steve Cooper is under pressure now, and his problem is the expectations of Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. I think Marinakis has to be careful, because he doesn’t seem to understand the connection Cooper has with the fans.
“Everton are obviously badly in need of the points too. I actually thought they were unlucky against Manchester United last weekend – yes, they lost 3-0, but they created plenty of chances.
“My first thought here was a draw but I actually just have a feeling that Sean Dyche will find a way, and Everton will edge this one. Forest 0-1 Everton.”
Must win
It seems to be common consensus at the moment that Everton will avoid relegation despite our 10 point deduction from the Premier League.
While that is a little comforting, it doesn’t mean much if we don’t find a way to continue our good form and get those points back on the board and quickly.
There are most definitely at least three teams worse than us in the league right now, with the three promoted sides Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton all awful on paper and with results.
But for as long as we’re below them we’re in danger, and this game against Forest should be seen as a major opportunity to get back to winning ways after a disappointing game last week at Goodison and start climbing the table again.
A defeat would see us fall 12 points behind Forest, and considering wins aren’t easy to come by that could well be enough to make them stop looking over their shoulders at us for a while.
In other Everton news, Paul Merson predicts result of ‘Massive’ clash v Nottingham Forest.