Elapsed:
FT
Half time:
2 : 0
Full time:
3 : 1
Kick off:
15:00
Date:
Sun, 13-May-12

Probable Lineups

4-4-1-1
4-4-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 27 Goals 40 (51)
(35) 21 Assists 20 (35)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
41.6 Average Age 38.7
182.2 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(49%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 46% (47%)
(0.3) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Everton
Newcastle
Player Reason Status Rating
Jack Rodwell Out 6.48
Leighton Baines Out 7.13
Victor Anichebe Out 6.56
Royston Drenthe Out 6.71
Darron Gibson Doubtful 6.96
Phil Neville Doubtful 6.56
Player Reason Status Rating
Steven Taylor Out 6.93
Peter Løvenkrands Out 6.25
Sammy Ameobi Out 6.04
Haris Vuckic Out 6.45
Danny Simpson Out 6.78
Danny Guthrie Doubtful 6.76

Team News

Everton
Newcastle
  • The likes of Rodwell, Gibson and Neville could all be missing once again, meaning the central midfield partnership should be Osman and Fellaini.
  • Distin should continue to act as cover for Baines, who remains a doubt, while Magaye Gueye will hope to replace McFadden on the right.
  • Despite losing 2-0 to Man City last time out Alan Pardew is unlikely to make changes with no fresh injury concerns.
  • Danny Simpson remains sidelined, so James Perch should continue to deputise at right-back, with Ryan Taylor another option.
  • Hatem Ben Arfa could drop deeper to the right flank in a straight 4-4-2 formation in this tricky away game.

Prediction

  • Newcastle know that they will end a magnificent season in at least fifth, but are relying on slip ups from Spurs and Arsenal to obtain an unlikely Champions League place next season.
  • Everton know that anything less than a win may well see them finish below local rivals Liverpool, so there is still plenty of pride to play for on Merseyside. A victory will ensure they finish above the Reds.
  • The Toffees haven't beaten Newcastle at home in their previous two attempts and this should be a tight game, with none of the last 5 encounters seeing the sides separated by more than a single goal.
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User Predictions

Comments (1)

 
  • Chelsea are underdogs in the Champions League final.So fourth spot would probably get Newcastle a place in the Champions League.They may not need slip-ups by both Arsenal and Tottenham to qualify if they win at Everton - just one of the two would probably suffice.They have everything to play for.