Sunderland vs Everton

9/3- In an attempt to revive their position on the points table Sunderland would be taking on Everton this week in a home tie. Sunderland are a couple of points above the relegation zone and would like to continue their run outside the danger zone, they have been in good form at home and at least a point of this match would be their outlook. Everton on the other hand are in tremendous form and in their last three matches they have managed three victories and would like to continue the winning run and jump positions on the points table. The last match between the two sides that was played earlier this season Everton had managed a home win with 7-1 score line. A win here would put them on equal points with 4^th placed Liverpool and almost a certain spot for the European championships for next year. The overall head to head record also shows that Everton have a better record and of the 13 matches played Everton have won 6 matches while Sunderland have been able to win only 4.

Everton come into this match after a 3-1 win in their last match against Portsmouth at home. Yakubu and Cahill are the two players which could make the difference to the side, their away form has been great as well and they would expect to score all three points and any point dropped would be a disappointment.

Sunderland on the other hand would want to make of the home advantage and if they can capitalise in this match they can surely make a way out of the bottom part and stabilise themselves away from the relegation zone. Jones is their key player and has scored five goals this season and if he can deliver the team can expect to score at least a point.

Prediction: 1-2, Everton win