Everton travel to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in high spirits. Their mood comes after a dramatic comeback victory over Crystal Palace before the international break.
However, they now face one of the toughest challenges in English football. Specifically, they must play a Manchester City side they have not beaten in their last 16 attempts in the Premier League. The task is made even more difficult by the enforced absence of their own match-winner.
Jack Grealish, who scored the 93rd-minute goal against Palace, is ineligible to face his parent club. Furthermore, manager David Moyes must also contend with his own dreadful record in this fixture, having lost his last eight away games against City.
Everton team news
David Moyes’ plans have been significantly disrupted. He must find a solution for the ineligibility of Jack Grealish, which forces a reshuffle in attack. However, the manager is boosted by the return of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from suspension. The team expect him to slot straight into an attacking midfield role. In Grealish’s absence, Iliman Ndiaye will likely move to the left flank. In defence, Michael Keane is a doubt with a rib injury, while both Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Rohl have only just returned to training and may not be match-fit.
Everton predicted lineup
Everton predicted XI: Pickford; Coleman, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Dibling, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto
When is the match?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 18 October 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm BST.
How to watch Manchester City vs Everton?
The match will not air live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm Saturday blackout.
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