Everton at Southampton, Premier League: Team news, lineups and more

Team news

Southampton will be without the suspended full-back Kyle Walker-Peters for the visit of Everton on Saturday. The right-back was shown a straight red card in the Saints' 2-1 defeat at West Ham last weekend.

Moussa Djenepo is also a doubt for the game after picking up a knock in training. The winger has been in impressive form for Southampton this season, scoring three goals in his last four appearances.

Everton, meanwhile, will be without the injured trio of Yerry Mina, Andre Gomes and Fabian Delph. The Toffees have also been hit by the news that Lucas Digne has tested positive for COVID-19.

Lineups

Southampton: McCarthy; Stephens, Bednarek, Salisu; Livramento, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Perraud; Elyounoussi, Adams, Armstrong

Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Holgate, Mykolenko; Allan, Doucoure; Townsend, Gray, Gordon; Calvert-Lewin

What the managers said

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl: "We know that Everton are a good team, but we are confident that we can get a result. We have a good record at home this season and we will be looking to continue that."

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti: "Southampton are a good team and they will be a tough test for us. We need to be at our best if we want to win the game."

Match preview

Southampton have won their last two home games in the Premier League, against Aston Villa and Burnley. They will be looking to make it three in a row against Everton, who have lost their last two away games in the league.

Everton have won their last two Premier League games against Southampton, both at Goodison Park. They will be looking to complete a hat-trick of wins over the Saints on Saturday.

The match is likely to be a close one, with both teams evenly matched. Southampton will be looking to take advantage of their home advantage, while Everton will be looking to continue their good recent form.

Prediction

Southampton 1-1 Everton