For their part, Everton arrive on a difficult run after a 3–0 defeat to Tottenham and a 2–0 loss to Manchester City in the league, following a 2–1 home win over Crystal Palace earlier in October.

Everton play on Monday night on what will be a cold, dreary trip to the Northeast for the travelling Blues to take on high-flying Sunderland. The newly-promoted side has exceeded all early ...