Newly promoted Sunderland eye three-game winning run.
Following a 2-1 win over Chelsea last time out, newly promoted Sunderland will host the Toffees in Monday night’s episode of the Premier League as they look to pick up three victories in a row. Sunderland vs. Everton kicks off at 20:00 [GMT+1] on November 3 at the Stadium of Light.
The Black Cats have enjoyed a strong return to the top flight, sitting confidently in 6th place with 17 points from nine matches — their best start to a Premier League season since 1999-2000. Sunderland’s resurgence this season has been one of the league’s early success stories. Régis Le Bris’ side have combined hard work with tactical discipline, securing five wins from their opening nine games — already just one short of their total from their entire 2016–17 campaign. A victory here would see them record three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since May 2014, underlining their rapid progress. Their ability to fight back when trailing has also been remarkable, collecting seven points from losing positions — the most by any Premier League team this season. They will be hoping to pick up three victories [DWLWW] in a row, following last weekend’s 2-1 win over Chelsea, when they take on Everton on Monday night. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Wilson Isidor in attack is expected against the Toffees. The forward remains one of Sunderland’s standout performers, having scored four goals in nine appearances for the club.
Everton [LDWLL], meanwhile, are searching for consistency under David Moyes after a difficult spell that has seen them lose their last two league matches without scoring. They arrive in need of a response following a 2-0 loss to Manchester City and a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham — and will be eager to avoid a third straight loss. They haven’t endured such a run under Moyes since 2011 and last lost three in a row without scoring under the Scotsman back in 2005. Historically, Everton have enjoyed a strong record against Sunderland, winning both meetings in their last Premier League encounter in 2016–17. However, the Stadium of Light hasn’t always been kind to them — just two wins in their last eight visits (D4 L2). Despite their struggles, Everton possess dangerous players who can turn games, including Jack Grealish, who leads the Premier League in both fouls won (28) and chances created from open play (19). His ability to draw defenders and open up spaces will be crucial if Everton hope to end their goal drought. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Beto in attack is expected against Sunderland.