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Tottenham Hotspur are back in action in the FA Cup this week as they take on Carlo Ancelotti's Everton outfit at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Both teams have blown hot and cold this season and have a point to prove in this knock-out fixture.
Everton are currently in seventh place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent at best this season. The Merseyside outfit played out a 3-3 draw with Manchester United over the weekend and will want to put in a better defensive performance in this match.
Tottenham Hotspur arrested their recent slump with a comfortable 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Sunday but will face a stronger opponent this week. The Spurs have failed to meet their potential this season and will need to take it up a notch in the FA Cup.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head
Tottenham Hotspur have a good record against Everton and have won 68 games out of a total of 180 matches played between the two teams. Everton have managed 56 victories against the Spurs and will want to cut the deficit this week.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in the Premier League last year and ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Everton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the only goal of the game on the day and will likely play a pivotal role in Wednesday's match.
Everton form guide: D-W-L-D-W
Tottenham Hotspur form guide: W-L-L-L-W
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Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Everton
Everton will have to do without Niels Nkounkou, Jordan Pickford, and Jean-Philippe Gbamin against Tottenham Hotspur this week. Allan is also carrying a knock and might not be risked in this fixture.
Injured: Niels Nkounkou, Jordan Pickford, Jean-Philippe Gbamin
Doubtful: Allan
Suspended: None
Tottenham Hotspur
Sergio Reguilon, Giovani Lo Celso, and Dele Alli are currently recovering from injuries and will not play a part in this match. Harry Kane made his return over the weekend but will likely make a substitute appearance in this fixture.
Injured: Sergio Reguilon, Dele Alli, Giovani Lo Celso
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI
Everton Predicted XI (4-3-3): Robin Olsen; Ben Godfrey, Michael Keane, Yerry Mina, Mason Holgate; Fabian Delph, Bernard, Alex Iwobi; James Rodriguez, Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Hugo Lloris; Matt Doherty, Eric Dier, Joe Rodon, Ben Davies; Harry Winks, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg; Heung-Min Son, Steven Bergwijn, Gareth Bale; Carlos Vinicius
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
Everton have exceeded expectations under Carlo Ancelotti this season and have built a formidable squad. The Toffees will be presented with a stern challenge this week, however, and have plenty of work to do ahead of this fixture.
With Harry Kane back in the mix, Jose Mourinho can make full use of his bench strength against Everton this week. The Spurs have several attacking options at their disposal and hold a slight edge over Everton going into this match.
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
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