Everton vs Southampton: Rafael Benitez begins the new era for Everton on Saturday when the face Southampton at home in the Premier League.
Match Details:
Teams: Everton vs Southampton
Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool
Date: Saturday 14th August, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/football
Preview
Everton begin their Premier League 2021-22 campaign with a home match against Southampton on Saturday, under new coach Rafael Benitez.
Also read:Â EPL Transfer news : Benitez to become Newcastle United Manager?
Benitez took over from Ancelotti, who returned to Real Madrid following Zidane’s departure. Everton finished 10th last season in the League and Benitez will look to galvanize his troops ahead of the new season.
The Spanish boss was the Liverpool boss at one time and given the rivalry, not many fans were happy with his appointment but he has the experience and control of the Everton faithful as the season begins.
Everton lifted the Florida Cup in pre-season as they beat Millonarios on penalties in the final following which they were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester United on Saturday in their final pre-season match.
Meanwhile, Southampton will aim to improve from last season’s 15th place finish in the League and began this journey with a decent pre-season.
Work mode: 🔛
The new boys join #SaintsFC preparations for Saturday’s #PL opener 💪
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 11, 2021
After winning 3 matches against Cardiff, Swansea and Levante; they lost their final one against Athletic Club.
However, with signings such as Walcott, Armstrong, Broja, Livramento and Perraud; the Saints are in a decent space.
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Both sides met twice last season in the Premier League. Southampton won the first match 2-0 while Everton took the honours by 1-0 in the second match.
Last Matches of both teams:
Man United 4-0 Everton
Southampton 1-3 Athletic Club
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Everton vs Southampton in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Hotstar App while the Broadcast is available on the Star Sports Select Network.
Everton possible 11:
Pickford, Coleman, Godfrey, Keane, Digne, Allan, Doucoure, Townsend, Rodriguez, Iwobi and Calvert-Lewin
Southampton possible 11:
McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud, Armstrong, Diallo, Romeu, Djenepo, Adams and Tella
Prediction: Everton 2-1 Southampton
It’s the new season and a new time. Hence, the Everton faithful will hope to see a victory to kick start their campaign.
The loss to Man United may have affected them slightly but Everton have enough power to take the three points in this one.
They have a slightly better team than Southampton and should win.
Players to watch out for: Armstrong, Walker-Peters, Calvert-Lewin, Iwobi.
