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Everton

Everton were unfortunate not to come away from the Merseyside Derby with all 3 points after Daniel Sturridge netted a late equaliser in the 3-3 draw with Liverpool.
Manager Roberto Martinez will be unable to call upon the services of Leighton Baines, who limped off the pitch early in the second half of the stalemate, Arouna Koné and Darron Gibson through injury.
John Stones is expected to replace Baines at left-back it what is expected to be the Toffees’ only change from the team that started against Liverpool.

Stoke

Stoke’s 2-0 win over Sunderland was their first in 8 Premier League outings and manager Mark Hughes will look to build on that when they travel to Everton.
Stephen Ireland missed the victory against the Black Cats and is doubt for the meeting with the Toffees, with Charlie Adam expected to reprise his role behind the striker.
Wilson Palacios could come in alongside Steven N’Nonzi in the midfield, as has been the custom for the Potters away from home as of late. Marc Wilson and Kenwyne Jones will sit this one out through injury.

Match Facts

Stoke have failed to win 31 of their last 34 away matches in the Premier League.
Everton have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 8 matches against Stoke in all competitions.
Everton have drawn their last 3 matches in the Premier League.

Prediction

Everton’s 3-3 draw with Liverpool means they’re now on a run of 3 successive draws and manager Roberto Martinez will be demanding his side turn these into wins with the welcome of Stoke. Form is on their side with the Toffees having lost just 1 of their last 29 Premier League matches at Goodison Park, winning 19.
Stoke, meanwhile, have won just once on the road this season and their away form is a worry to manager Mark Hughes. A trip to Merseyside will offer little reprieve to the Potters boss, however, as he aims to put more points on the board and put more light between themselves and the relegation zone.
The last 3 meetings between both teams at Goodison Park has ended in a 1-0 scoreline, with Everton winning 2 of those, and the hosts will be confident of returning to winning ways against Stoke.

Everton 2 - 0 Stoke