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Charlie Bennett

'Turn the lights off' - Paul Merson sends relegation warning to Everton as Leicester prediction made

Paul Merson believes whoever tastes defeat at the King Power Stadium 'might as well turn the lights off' as far as their Premier League season is concerned.

Everton travel to Leicester City for a mouthwatering six-pointer on Monday night. A win for either club - currently sitting 18th and 19th in the table - could be enough to lift them out of the relegation zone.

The clock is ticking, with the Toffees desperately searching for a win to propel them towards safety. Just one win in 10 has plunged Everton into crisis and few home supporters were left at Goodison Park once Newcastle United’s 4-1 victory was confirmed on Thursday. Likewise, Leicester are also teetering on the brink and recently replaced Brendan Rodgers with Dean Smith in the King Power hot seat.

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