Bournemouth vs Everton

A win will be a bonus.. a win and good performance icing on the cake...

I think Dom will get the nod to start... we have conceded silly goals as of late so hopefully they have been working on that...

It seems absolutely ages since that game, these International Breaks are very disruptive to bread and butter Club Football. I wish they would devise a system where the two, Club and International were more compatible.

As usual, we're the more talented side, but as Lyndon noted, Howe always has them playing with passion and commitment, especially at home.

I was disappointed to see Boruc isn't their starter in goal anymore -- he's always good for a gift -- but the new guy has been beaten by almost half the shots he has seen this season, so this is a great day for a debut goal for young Mr Kean.

They have several injuries and are such an up and down side.

No excuses not to win this game. I still don't see enough variations in our attacking patterns, we definitely need to get through the middle as well as our main outlets at full back.

If we don't win add that to Villa and Palace, it tells me Silva still cannot mastermind wins away from home.

Then play him a full 90 in the League Cup at Sheffield.

Howe will have spotted our lack of pace in midfield but Delph, playing his first Premier League away game for us, should make us stronger in that area.

Our squad still looks lightweight, we urgently need a pacey goalscorer and a solid center half in the next window to push on for that CL spot.

In the year since then, he has hovered around the point per game mark, but his career average is still less than a point per game. His teams have got a few wins, and also put in some decent displays at places like the rs, Chelsea and Spurs but, as Lyndon says, the problems have come at Brighton, Villa, Newcastle, Southampton, Watford, Fulham.

To progress, we need to be aiming for at least an average of 2 points per game from such fixtures. Our next 4 away games, three on the south coast and one at Turf Moor, come into that category. Our manager has a good squad of players, it's up to him to get them organised and motivated. He's done it at home, now we must do better on our travels, a lot of people go to much time, effort and expense following the team. Go to it Mr Silva.

Strongest team needed from the start no messing about. Moise up top, Richy and Bernard both start. Delph is quality and takes the dairy off Gomes freeing him up to find Digne & Seamus. Need stuff going through the middle to Moise, depending on how far forward Siggy is, something we have lacked so far this season. Looking to Gomes to do this.

Back four picks itself.

Bournemouth enjoy playing at home and always turn up against us.

Feel a draw is on the offing.

We had good possession stats in our last 2 away games, but didnt turn that possession into goals, that needs to change tomorrow.

Not beating Bournemouth could do serious damage to morale.

These are the kind of games that stick in the memory and subconscious doing all sorts of nasty things to confidence.

On reflection we should with the possession we had have got something more than a point at Palace, but having said that Palace went on to beat United. Aston Villa was the one that really got me, we started again to have the lion's share of possession, only to concede a soft goal, and then fall to pieces.

Still feel in away games there's something missing, if one or two players are below par, the whole team tend to follow suit, come on now Everton and Marco, prove that those blips were a not to be repeated one/two offs!

Not winning at Bournemouth is not an indicator as to whether we can break the top 6.

Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs will all find away fixtures tough and they will all drop plenty of points this season.

i can't see us keeping a clean sheet at B'mouth but I believe we have enough to beat them 3-1
Play DCL (cue booing) for the first 50/60 minutes and then bring on Signore Kean. He is still a young man playing in the a very frenetic league still needs time to adjust, so for me shouldn't start.

The only way we will improve our standing within the league is to win games like this. It's a simple approach that has to be ruthlessly applied, then a team's confidence follows.

Getting us to this point is Silva's job of course.

"I haven't noticed much of a difference [between Liverpool and London] but the thing I struggle with is the accent here. When Duncan [Ferguson] was speaking to me at first, I had to listen and engage and I wasn't sure what he had said so I just agreed. ''

Very tough game, Bournemouth will be up for it, our defence will be properly tested. I think Delph playing in midfield could make the difference to us winning or drawing.

Prediction: assuming Delph plays, Bournemouth 1, Everton 2.

Having said that, I am fairly confident we have the players to do the job it's just how Silva deploys them, and whatever tactics, he chooses to employ.

Given that we have played two winnable away games already, add to the fact that if all goes to the usual predictable Everton pattern, and we don't win away at any of the top six, then already there is eight away games scratched off the win list.

Can we afford to allow another one in Bournemouth pass?

We haven't been a good away team since Martinez's first season and racked up with 8 wins.

To challenge the top six, we need 12 wins at home (not easy but doable) and at least 7 or 8 away wins.

Whilst we go through every season winning 4 or 5 then no chance, it's simple as that.

If you replace Bernard with Iwobi, you have the same as me. If we attack, we should win.

Fucking weird season, I mean we've been utterly mediocre so far but we could be in third place this time tomorrow. Imagine what we'll do when we start gelling!

You're right, Iwobi slipped my mind and, on the evidence of games so far this season, he has to start.

In my view, start with the same, improve on the verbal communications on the park, be ruthless in possession and take our chances.

This season, and despite the cliche, is massive. As a Blue Nose, Eddie Howe gets the extra mile from his players, when we play them.

Tomorrow, we must have the same and 10 miles per player, to win this game. I hope we start with the same as Wolves.

I was very impressed the way we nicked the win against Wolves. This is an unusually good start to the season. Tomorrow, I think, is a pivotal match. My prediction: Iwobo to score 2... Bournemouth 1 - 2 Everton.

I predict a very exciting season ahead.

I completely disagree. We simply must be beating the likes of Bournemouth home and away if we are to have any chance at all of breaking into top six.

I will be very disappointed if we do not come away with 3 points tomorrow.

Bournemouth away with a chance to sit 3rd or 4th on Monday will tell us a lot about our current squad. The manager will go for the win - it's up to the players.

My gut feeling is that they have it in them.

Up the Blues!!

I know it's early in the season but what a boost to the supporters and players if we can do it at this stage.

We have had some strange games at Bournemouth but I'm feeling pretty confident that our season is about to take off. High-scoring win for the Blues.

“He had a problem after the Wolves match. Unfortunately for us he didn't work all week after the Wolves match because it was an important moment for him.

“After the injury he had, then playing 70 minutes against Lincoln and after 90 minutes against Wolves – Wednesday, Sunday – it was tough for him because he didn't have many training sessions before and so it was important if he could keep doing the same during the international break.

“Unfortunately for us and for him he didn't do that because he had a small problem in his Achilles but he started to work with us this week, did so again yesterday and he is fit in this moment.”

There may be reason enough there to see him sitting out the start, such is the cautious nature of our manager.

We're having a bit of a nightmare in midfield this season. Oh well, every misfortune is an opportunity, so we're told.

Never change a winning side unless forced upon by suspension or injury.

Oddly, I remember Schneiderlin seemed somewhat injury-prone when he first arrived (had to miss out on the Derby at a time when he felt particularly indispensable to us). Then, when his form went off a cliff the following season, he suddenly morphed into an iron man (not that I would wish an injury on anyone).

Come on you Boys and give all the True Blues a perfect Sunday.

I'll be up for kick off, then in the car en route to my 10 year old's soccer game 2 hours away in lovely Winter Springs, FL. Will watch the second hour on the phone via stream.

And here's the thing. I've a feeling of impending doom. This is the game that sees us 3rd / 4th in the league. A chance to make a statement.

How many times have we seen this? Hell, already once this year with the Villa game! A chance to climb high averted. It's all too much, a recurring theme.

But I will live in hope. But my God don't I have that empty, dark feeling in the pit of my belly.

Win this and we're...

We all know the ending to that don't we?

Sorry for the negativity but it's what I've come to expect from us, another chance blown and more misery for the coming week.

Much could depend on how our South American contingent of Mina and Richarlison do after gruelling globe trotting midweek but there should be space to exploit for our counter attacking and some opportunities to pick pockets with our pressing.

I still worry about Mina and Kean against mobile attacks and expect King, Wilson and Fraser to trouble them.

It was 2-2 at theirs last season and I wouldn't bet against that again. A draw would be tolerable though a win would have us nicely positioned in the top 4. COYB!

A statement of mental toughness should be made no matter how, victory might reset our mindset.

Can the team handle it? Could the ToffeeWeb live forum survive an early goal against? If Walcott comes on as sub will people stop moaning before he actually touches the ball? I'm not sure... l live in hope. As always.

Big test though today against a good side. I'm hoping he gives Kean a proper run in the side as I think he will be excellent.

3-1 the Blues.

Words of wisdom from Dave Abrahams as usual. We should win this and, with Delph organising the play and Mina talkative at the back, I think we are a different proposition this season. As others have said, their attacking play is good so it would be foolish in my opinion to sit back and defend.

We now have the attackers to cause them problems and Silva has to send them out to do damage. I see a few goals in this but a win nonetheless – maybe 3-1 or 3-2. My first of the season next week so hoping we go into it on a decent run.

We do need to start winning these games though if we are aiming for a top 6 challenge.

I know it is hard to come to terms with but the players need to appreciate that there comes a time when you need to be professional, it is not just about putting the jersey on and that is enough. It is about turning up and getting the result in whatever fashion. That time is now. Best of luck, Blues, show some metal and make a statement of intent.

We have been blessed with a very benevolent string of early season fixtures. We have already spurned two opportunities against very modest opposition to get an early away win on the board. We haven't as much as scored a goal on the road.

Talking Bournemouth up as a difficult opponent and destination where only the likes of City and 'them' could be confident of coming away with a win ignores the truth.

It isn't a fortress. They have won just one of their last 8 home games, drawing 3 and losing four.

There will be goals. Since being promoted to the Premier League in 2015 nobody has conceded more than Bournemouth's 273 goals. Since the start of last season, their Premier League games have produced 139 - more than any other team.

We simply must start picking up 3 points on the road more frequently against such mediocre opponents as Palace, Villa and Bournemouth to start realizing our ambitions.

"I belong very much in the camp that believes we will not progress and see a serious upgrade in our league position unless and until we radically improve our away form".

Pretty much the first thing being discussed on Sky right now.

3 of the sides we've met this season, currently lie in 18th, 19th and 20th positions. Aston Villa's only 3 points came from an abysmal away performance by Everton at Villa Park. Our 2 victories have been very narrow, and not convincing.

An indication of how Everton are performing this season, compared to the better sides in the Premier League, is their results against the teams we have already played. An example yesterday was Spurs' demolition of Palace, and Chelsea scoring 5 away to Wolves. Villa and Watford have suffered similar thrashings by other teams.

I cannot see our away form improving at Bournemouth, and I believe the bogey status will continue with a 3-1 victory to the opposition. We never seem to take the initiative - 3rd place in the table is beckoning, but long-suffering Evertonians know we'll be disappointed yet again.

Not travelled down to the south coast today then, Brent?