Everton host Manchester City in this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final with the Toffees looking to end a run of 26 years without a trophy.
The Merseysiders last lifted silverware after beating Manchester United 1-0 in the 1995 FA Cup final and are just three wins in this competition away from ending over a quarter of a century of hurt.
However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side face a Manchester City outfit chasing a remarkable quadruple. Pep Guardiola’s side already have one April Wembley outing arranged for the Carabao Cup final, victory at Goodison Park would gain another FA Cup semi-final appearance in north west London.
Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s crunch quarter-final...
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When is the match?
The FA Cup quarter-final clash between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park kicks off at 5.30pm (GMT) on Saturday March 20.
How can I watch it?
The match will the shown on BT Sport 1 with coverage starting at 5pm.
Team news
Everton will be without goalkeeper Jordan Pickford who limped out of last weekend’s Premier League clash with Burnley following a hip problem. Second-choice goalkeeper Robin Olsen is not injured so youngster Joao Virginia is set to deputise between the sticks.
James Rodriguez is making his return from injury but Saturday’s cup encounter comes just too soon for the Colombian midfielder. Defender Yerry Mina could make his return to the starting line-up after missing the Toffees’ last five games due to a calf problem. Abdoulaye Doucoure is another absentee for Everton with a long-term foot fracture.
Manchester City could hand a rare opportunity for Nathan Ake to play as he continues his recovery from a hamstring issue.
The Dutch defender has not played since Boxing Day but Pep Guardiola confirmed last week that Ake is back and ready to play again.
The Premier League leaders have no other injury concerns but are still expected to rotate. Zack Steffen is expected to replace Ederson in goal as City’s back-up goalkeeper.
Confirmed line-ups
Everton:Virginia, Coleman, Godfrey, Holgate, Mina, Digne, Allan, Gomes, Calvert-Lewin, Sigurdsson, Richarlison
Manchester City:Steffen, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Bernardo, Sterling, Foden, Jesus
Odds
Everton - 9/1
Draw - 9/2
Manchester City - 3/10
Prediction
Pep Guardiola has always taken the FA Cup seriously, while Everton’s home form has been diabolical of late. The Toffees have waited 26 years for a trophy but may have to wait a while longer. Everton 1-2 Manchester City
