Bournemouth v Everton postponement latest after Met Office update
Bournemouth versus Everton has little chance of being postponed amid a new weather update from the Met Office.
The Toffees and fans are set to make the three-and-a-half-hour journey down to the Vitality Stadium ahead of their clash on Saturday (4 January), with weather warnings popping up across the UK.
However, the Met Office has confirmed the town of Bournemouth will be greeted with clear skies on Friday [3 January] before clouds and slight rain emerge on Saturday.
Bournemouth v Everton to go ahead at the Vitality Stadium
With supporters making a very long, all-round trip down to the south coast, the Toffees must put up a much better fight than they did in the reverse leg at Goodison Park and reward their passionate fans.
Sean Dyche, his staff, his players, and all the fans likely still have nightmares about that match after they threw away a 2-0 lead, seeing Lewis Cook and Luis Sinisterra both score in added time.
The manager was under a considerable amount of pressure after that moment, made even worse by the following 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa, and the Toffees are not in any better of a place now.
After 18 matches, the Blues sit 16th in the Premier League table, two points above the relegation zone, and they need to build on draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.
There were few positive signs during their 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, but with the Cherries slipping up in recent matches against Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham, Dyche will hope to get at least a draw.
If the travelling away fans are met with disappointment in Bournemouth, not only will it be a long drive back for them but Dyche will be crossing his fingers over his future at Goodison Park upon returning.
In other Everton news, Kieran Maguire has accused the Premier League of shooting itself in the foot over PSR delays.
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