00:00Everton host Coventry City in the opening fixture of the next round of Premier League matches, with David Moyeside looking
00:10to continue their recent upturn in form.
00:15Now, the Toffees head into the contest after consecutive victories over Newcastle United, one in the Carabao Cup and the
00:24other in the Premier League, the latest with a 1-0 victory at St James' Park, and it lifted Everton
00:31into seventh in the table, putting them firmly in contention for European qualification as the places currently stand.
00:39However, Coventry will prove a difficult test. Frank Lampard's side have recovered from a very difficult start to life back
00:48in the top flight, winning three of their last five league matches.
00:53Their 3-1 victory over Sunderland last time out will give them confidence heading to Merseyside.
01:00The fixture also sees Lampard return to face his former club, where he spent a year as a manager before
01:08departing in 2023.
01:11Everton are hoping to have defender Jared Brantwaite available after he suffered cramp against Newcastle United,
01:20although Jack Grealish remains unavailable due to internal investigations with Everton over Grealish's conduct.