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Everton expected XI v Watford

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Everton welcome Watford to Goodison Park in a mid-table Premier League clash on Monday evening, and Marco Silva is expected to make just two changes to his starting XI.

The Toffees came from behind to secure a point in midweek in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Merseyside, and remain at home against a Hornets side which is on a three-game losing streak.

Watford started the season so promisingly under Javi Gracia, who has been awarded with a new contract, but their form in recent weeks has seen them slide down the table into 12th at present.

Having a Monday clash gives the Everton squad an extra day of rest and that is expected to see Silva hold off on making too many changes for this one.

In goal, Jordan Pickford is expected to line up as normal.

In defence, Seamus Coleman, Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne are all expected to retain their places, while Michael Keane is expected to replace £40,000-a-week colossus Kurt Zouma at centre-back [Spotrac].

Both Idrissa Gueye and Andre Gomes are expected to retain their spots in that holding midfield area, with those two players forming a promising partnership in recent weeks.

In attack, Ademola Lookman, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Richardson are expected to keep their places, with the Brazilian moving from the wing to striker with Bernard likely to be reinstated in place of misfiring forward Cenk Tosun.

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