Everton v Peterborough United postponement latest after Met Office update
Everton versus Peterborough United in the FA Cup is expected to proceed as planned amid the latest Met Office update.
The Blues will host the League One outfit in the third-round clash on Thursday (9 January) after a Yellow Warning was issued to Merseyside for snow and icy conditions over the past few days.
According to the Met Office’s latest update on Tuesday (7 January), Liverpool will remain dry with sunny skies when Peterborough travel to Goodison Park.
After the 1-0 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday (4 January) threatened to be called off due to weather warnings, Sean Dyche will undoubtedly be relieved the FA Cup tie is expected to go ahead as The Friedkin Group consider his long-term future at Everton [Sky Sports].
Sean Dyche must beat Peterborough United for his Everton future
Ashley Young will line up to face his son, Tyler Young, in the FA Cup, which will be a momentous occasion for his family.
However, all the attention heading into the clash will surround Dyche and his future at Goodison Park after the latest reveal that his position is under intense scrutiny.
The 53-year-old will hold his pre-match press conference for the fixture on Tuesday (7 January) and prepare to face the gauntlet when he is presented to the media.
While The Friedkin Group is not planning to exact major change on Merseyside until mid-March [TEAMtalk], Everton remain only one point above the relegation zone after the weekend defeat.
Dyche masterminded impressive draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, but the lack of goals at Goodison Park is a significant cause for concern.
The Toffees are the second-lowest goalscorers in the top division, only bettering bottom-of-the-table Southampton, and failed to find the back of the net in eight out of their last 10 outings.
Luckily for Dyche, the January transfer window provides an opportunity to add a proven goalscorer to his ranks and help shift the perspective of his tenure ending before the season concludes.
He is facing the most pivotal period of his Everton career, and there will undoubtedly be plenty of twists and turns in the tale before all is said and done.
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