The second caretaker coming of Duncan Ferguson has turned what would have been a toxic occasion under Rafael Benítez, and a gift for Aston Villa, into one of eager anticipation among Evertonians but a formidable task awaits the Scot all the same. He leads a team devoid of confidence after one win in 13 matches against improving opponents managed by someone well versed in spoiling the mood at Goodison Park, Steven Gerrard, and who has Lucas Digne and Philippe Coutinho at his disposal for good measure. As Chelsea discovered in Ferguson’s only previous home game, however, a raucous Goodison can inspire. Andy Hunter
Saturday 12.30pm BT Sport 1
Venue Goodison Park
Last season Everton 1 Aston Villa 2
Referee Craig Pawson
This season G13 Y48 R1 3.77 cards/game
Odds H 7-4 A 17-10 D 40-17
EVERTON
Subs from Begovic, Tyrer, Lonergan, Patterson, Kenny, Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Gomes, Gbamin, Gordon, Simms, Dobbin, Tosun, Onyango, Rondón
Doubtful None
Injured Davies (hamstring, March), Delph (illness, unknown)
Suspended None
Unavailable Iwobi (Africa Cup of Nations), El Ghazi (loan terms)
Discipline Y35 R1
Form LWLDLL
Leading scorer Gray 5
ASTON VILLA
Subs from Steer, Sinisalo, Tuanzebe, Philogene-Bidace, Carney Chukwuemeka, Archer, Young, Targett, Smith, Olsen, Konsa
Doubtful Konsa (hip)
Injured Nakamba (knee, Apr), Bailey (thigh, unknown)
Unavailable Traoré, Trezeguet (both at Africa Cup of Nations)
Suspended None
Discipline Y43 R1
Form WLWLLD
Leading scorer Watkins 5
