Paul Merson predicts result of Everton showdown v Sheffield United in new Sean Dyche admission
Everton will extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five matches when they face Sheffield United on Saturday 11 May, according to Paul Merson.
The Sky Sports pundit expects Sean Dyche’s side to get back to winning ways in the league against the Blades following their 1-1 draw with Luton Town last time out, predicting they will claim all three points with a 3-0 win.
Sheffield United have already been relegated to the Championship and sit rooted to the foot of the table having only won three matches all season and Merson expects them to be “ripped to shreds” again on Merseyside.
Writing for Sportskeeda on Thursday (9 May) he said: “This is a lovely end-of-the-season kind of game for Everton which I think they’ll win quite easily.
“They’ve done brilliantly well in recent weeks to claw their way out of the relegation battle, but in the coming season, they are going to have to improve to avoid setting a dangerous precedent.
“Something has to change quickly at Everton, but Sean Dyche is a top manager and knows what it takes to keep the club in the top flight.
“Sheffield United missed chance after chance last week and were ripped to shreds due to some bad defending. I can see that continuing this week, so I’m going for a comfortable Everton win.”
Will Sean Dyche and Everton win at Goodison Park v Sheffield United?
The pressure is now off for the players on the pitch at Goodison Park now that Dyche’s side have booked their place in the Premier League, but the Toffees boss isn’t one to ever allow his team’s standards to slip.
Everton should really be brushing aside the Blades without any problem. Wilder’s side have looked out of place in the top flight all season and that is unlikely to be any different on Saturday.
The final two matches of the season may offer the Blues boss a chance to experiment with a few younger players or even perhaps a couple of different combinations, but he won’t want to throw the baby out with the bath water.
Hopefully, no matter who Dyche starts, the Toffees will be able to match Merson’s prediction. The supporters on Merseyside deserve a big win given all the issues they have had to put up with on and off the pitch this season.
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