Everton v Watford: match preview

Everton are in free-fall before what could be David Unsworth’s final game as caretaker manager. Ten defeats in 14 matches embarrass an expensive squad and those who assembled it, and fear will deepen around Goodison Park should Marco Silva’s Watford inflict an 11th. Unsworth has suffered three defeats in three difficult away fixtures with a hectic schedule disrupting his search for a settled side. Goodison will be firmly behind the club’s popular former defender but the unknown is whether Everton’s highly-paid, experienced players will finally take responsibility for the slide. Andy Hunter
Kick-off Sunday 4.30pm
Venue Goodison Park
Last season Everton 1 Watford 0
Referee Graham Scott
This season G4, Y7, R1, 2 cards per game
Odds H 15-13 A 29-10 D 5-2
Subs from Stekelenburg, Robles, Sigurdsson, Keane, Sandro, Lennon, Mirallas, Lookman, Holgate, Klaassen, Besic, Vlasic, McCarthy, Schneiderlin
Doubtful Keane (foot)
Injured Martina (concussion, 18 Nov), Barkley (hamstring), Bolasie (knee), Coleman (leg, all Dec), Funes Mori (knee, Mar)
Suspended None
Form LWLDLL
Discipline Y18 R2
Leading scorer Rooney 4
Subs from Bachmann, Okaka, Sinclair, Dja Djédjé, Hughes, Watson, Janmaat, Karnezis, Wagué, Zeegelaar, Carrillo
Doubtful None
Injured Kaboul, Prödl (both hamstring, 19 Nov), Success (knee, Dec), Chalobah, Cathcart (both knee, unknown)
Suspended Deeney (first of three)
Form LWDWLL
Discipline Y16 R1
Leading scorer Doucouré 4

SOURCE : GUARDIAN SPORTS
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