Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Leeds United will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Brighton when they take on Everton at Elland Road in the Premier League round 5. The Whites made a promising start to the season, and given their 100% home record, it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to beat the Toffees on home soil. All Ayling, Dallas, and Firpo are sidelined with injuries, while Patrick Bamford is a major doubt, and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Frank Lampard’s troops, on the other hand, continue where they left last term, with the team collecting only two points in total from possible 12. Everton are not regarded as good travellers, and given Leeds United’s fine home record, we predict that the visitors are going to return to Liverpool empty-handed. All Calvert-Lewin, Andre Gomes, Andros Townsend, Mason Holgate, Santi Mina, and Ben Godfrey are out of contention with injuries for the away side.
Highlighted Player (Kalvin Phillips):
Kalvin Phillips started his youth career at Wortley Juniors, but he has been playing for Leeds United ever since he joined the Elland Road outfit at the age of 15. The 177-cm-tall midfielder has established himself as a first-team regular at Leeds, but he has yet to make his debut for the England national team.
Born in Leeds on December 2, 1995 Kalvin Phillips is a right-footed footballer whose main position is defensive midfield. However, he is used as a central midfielder as well. The English footballer scored his first ever goal for the Whites in a 2-1 loss to Cardiff City on April 11, 2015.
Kalvin Phillips made his debut for Leeds United against Wolverhampton on April 6, 2015. Nicknamed “Yorkshire Pirlo”, Phillips is known for his sharp passes and long ball distribution. He covers his defensive duties in style as well.
Highlighted Team (Everton):
Everton are one of the two Merseyside giants that were formed back in 1878, with the club holding a long-standing rivalry with Liverpool. Everton have participated in the English top flight for a record 113 seasons, with the team competing in the English second tier in just four campaigns.
The Toffees play their home matches at Goodison Park, the stadium that was opened in 1892. Everton have won the national championship nine times, with the team winning their last domestic trophy back in 1987.
The Toffees have clinched five FA Cup trophies as well and it has to be noted that a victory over Manchester United in the 1994/1995 FA Cup final helped the team win their last title in the prestigious competition. Everton and Liverpool face each other in the Merseyside derby and the clash between the two local rivals has been called the Merseyside derby since 1955.
In the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign Everton were hammered by Liverpool (0-4) at Anfield.