Paul Merson and two other pundits are backing Everton to get the 'job done' and pick up a positive result against Bournemouth in their nervy - and ongoing - scrap against Premier League relegation.
With safety in their own hands, Sean Dyche and his players know victory against the Cherries at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon will keep them in the division next season regardless of how results play out elsewhere. However, they have been handed a double selection blow for that impending showdown.
Everton talisman Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Nathan Patterson will sit out owing to injury. Here's what Merson and others are expecting to happen on the final matchday...
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Paul Merson - Sportskeeda
Leicester City's draw against Newcastle United the other day could be a priceless result for them and it also puts a lot of pressure on Everton. It's going to be a lot harder now for the Toffees and their misery could get compounded if Leicester score an early goal against West Ham - who could rest a bunch of key players with one eye on the UEFA Conference League final against Fiorentina.
That said, I don't see Bournemouth turning up, as they don't have much to play for. Everton, on the other hand, are heading into one of their most important matches in Premier League history, so I fancy them to step up and get the job done to avoid relegation.
Score prediction: Everton 2-0 Bournemouth
Chris Sutton - BBC Sport
I actually feel like this is an awkward game for Everton. Their fate is in their own hands and I think they will stay up, but Bournemouth will make things difficult for them.
Everton will play with great intensity, but they have a worry over whether Calvert-Lewin will be fit enough to lead their attack, and they have not been free-scoring anyway. Goodison Park will very tense in those last minutes if this game is as close as I think it will be, because I expect results elsewhere to mean that Everton have to win to stay up.
Score prediction: Everton 1-0 Bournemouth
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Mark Lawrenson - Paddy Power
Bournemouth, let's pat them on the back and say they've done fab. Everyone thought that they would possibly be the worst team in the league, but they've been excellent. Everton have been here before - and I don't just mean the current lot of players.
They've needed last-day wins before and they're at home. I know they have one or two key players missing, but I'm going to go for them to win and stay up.
Score prediction: Everton 2-1 Bournemouth
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