Everton’s revival has slowed after a narrow defeat to Manchester City on New Year’s Day and an infuriating FA Cup defeat to Liverpool’s kids but they have a chance to kick things back into gear against Brighton. Alireza Jahanbakhsh will be pushing to start for Graham Potter’s side after finally finding form but Aaron Mooy may miss out with a knock. Brighton will hope the negative atmosphere at Goodison Park – highlighted by a small group of angry fans attempting to address players at Finch Farm on Tuesday – gives them an advantage. Graham Searles
Saturday 3pm
Venue Goodison Park
Last season Everton 3 Brighton 1
Referee David Coote
This season G8 Y30 R1 3.88 cards/game
Odds H 10-11 A 10-3 D 3-1
EVERTON
Subs from Stekelenburg, Lössl, Baines, Kean, Gordon, Baningime, Niasse, Davies, Keane, Schneiderlin, Walcott
Doubtful None
Injured Gbamin (thigh, 18 Jan), Iwobi (thigh, 18 Jan), Gomes (ankle, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y39 R2
Form WDDWWL
Leading scorer Calvert-Lewin 8
BRIGHTON
Subs from Button, Steele, Bong, Stephens, Trossard, Murray, Schelotto, Baluta, Connolly, Duffy, March
Doubtful Mooy (knock)
Injured Burn (collarbone, Feb), Izquierdo (knee, Feb), Balogun (hamstring, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y30 R2
Form DDLLWD
Leading scorer Maupay 7
