da supremo: It’s been a better start than anyone could have expected for Everton this season under Ronald Koeman.
da pinup bet: After an opening day draw against Tottenham, the Toffees have embarked on a four-game winning streak to find themselves second in the league and it’s got their fans dreaming of qualifying for the Champions League this season.
There’s still a long way to go of course, but Koeman seems to have got his players playing in his style quickly in a transformation that’s barely believable to how the club finished under Roberto Martinez.
The Dutchman will know, though, that the Everton fans will want to see more than just a good start and winning a trophy would certainly go a long way in affirming his place as a club icon. The Toffees haven’t won something for a long time now but this season’s EFL Cup certainly provides a good opportunity given their form and lack of European football.
And we believe they’ve got a good chance and reckon this line-up against Norwich will help them on their way…
Joel Robles
Robles is back to being the No.2 and should start here.
Mason Holgate
Holgate started the season very well and should get to play once again to give Seamus Coleman the night off.
Ashley Williams
Williams has won this trophy before and will want to do the same with the Toffees, so expect him to start.
Phil Jagielka
Jagielka and Williams’ partnership is looking good and should get another showing tonight.
Bryan Oviedo
Bryan Oviedo is the ideal utility player and should get a run-out tonight at left back.
Idrissa Gueye
Gueye is looking like a top player and simply has to play.
Gareth Barry
One of the best professionals in the game, expect another exemplary performance tonight.
Aaron Lennon
Lennon’s a pretty decent backup player and his pace should cause havoc with Norwich.
Ross Barkley
Koeman seems to know how to manage Barkley and should he play another good performance will be expected.
Gerard Deulofeu
The Spaniard has been in and out of the side but may get a chance with a good showing tonight.
Arouna Kone
Kone is never going to replace Romelu Lukaku but he’ll likely be relied upon tonight to get the Toffees through.