Everton are set to face Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Saturday, 28 September, in a Premier League clash that both sides are eager to win. Everton, who have struggled at the start of the season, finally picked up their first point last week with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City, following four consecutive losses. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have yet to secure their first win but have managed three consecutive draws.
Football pundit Alan Shearer believes both teams are under significant pressure heading into this match and expects it to end in a draw. “What a tough one to predict. Everton are under huge pressure, and they’ve just got news of the new takeover. Palace are not really scoring as many goals as they possibly could or should. I’m going to go for a draw,” Shearer wrote in The Metro.
Everton’s pressure is compounded by the recent news of a potential takeover by Dan Friedkin, who has reached an agreement with current owner Farhad Moshiri. The deal is awaiting Premier League approval, but the club is hopeful that it will be finalized soon.
On the field, Everton have shown flashes of promise but have been let down by their defensive frailties. As Shearer pointed out, Crystal Palace are also struggling to find the back of the net, despite creating opportunities. Palace are coming off a goalless draw against Manchester United, a match they could have won at Selhurst Park.