Everton VS Crystal Palace

Everton, under manager Moyes and adopting a 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 formation, will play at their new home, Hildy Dickinson Stadium, in the opening round. In preseason, they had a 3 - 1 victory over Newcastle and a 1 - 1 draw with Lille. However, the team faces some setbacks in the midfield. Ghana, Norregaard, and Iwobi are all sidelined due to injuries. As a result, Hackney and Roll will step up, but their ball - playing and interception abilities may decline compared to the regular lineup. Everton will rely on Tarkowski's aerial dominance and Ndiaye's counter - attacking skills. On the other hand, Crystal Palace has a new manager, Sarré, who replaced Glasner. The team has shifted from a 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 possession - based style. Lacroix has left the club, and Henderson has an ankle injury and might be absent. In their last six away games, they scored four goals but conceded 11. In head - to - head records, Crystal Palace has not won in the last 11 meetings against Everton (7 draws and 4 losses), which could give Everton a psychological edge. But considering their current form and injury issues, the outcome of this game remains uncertain.