A win for over Manchester United tonight could lift Everton into the top half of the Premier League table and would be their third consecutive victory in the competition for the first time since crowds returned.
However, one of the Blues’ new boys, Dwight McNeil, is determined to secure another three points as a statement of intent from Frank Lampard’s side.
Everton haven’t collected a hat-trick of Premier League wins since their first Merseyside Derby triumph at Anfield for over two decades was followed up with single goal successes against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion, all behind closed doors due to coronavirus restrictions over 18 months ago under Carlo Ancelotti.
