Everton host Aston Villa in another crucial game at Goodison Park, with the Blues looking to build on two consecutive home wins since the arrival of Sean Dyche.
Victory over relegation rivals Leeds United last weekend moved the club out of the bottom three and, coupled with the win over Arsenal in Dyche’s debut in the home dugout, sparked renewed hope Everton can climb away from trouble.
Unai Emery’s Villa side visit Merseyside on the back of three defeats in a row but having caused league leaders Arsenal problems last weekend and with striker Ollie Watkins having scored in his last four matches. Ahead of the match, Alfie Harrison caught up with Birmingham Live’s dedicated Villa correspondent Ashley Preece to find out whether the Midlands side is currently vulnerable or could provide a sting as they travel north.
