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Aug 24, 2013 3.00pm
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  • Ross Barkley 85' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Youssouf Mulumbu 28'

Preview: Everton vs. West Bromwich Albion

Everton vs. West Brom

Everton manager Roberto Martinez would have been encouraged with his side's display during his opening fixture at the club.

Martinez witnessed the Toffees earn a 2-2 draw away at Norwich City, despite falling a goal behind early in the second half.

That performance could see the former Wigan man retain the same starting lineup, but striker Arouna Kone is pushing for a start.

West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke saw his team open up their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 home defeat to Southampton.

The Baggies succumbed to a last-minute penalty, and Clarke could opt to hand new striker Matej Vydra his full debut after he played the final seven minutes last weekend.

Recent form

Everton: D

West Bromwich Albion: L

Possible starting lineups

Everton: Howard; Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Coleman; Mirallas, Barkley, Osman, Pienaar; Fellaini, Jelavic

West Bromwich Albion: Foster; Olsson, Ridgewell, McAuley, Jones; Yacob, Morrison, Dorrans, Mulumbu; Vydra, Anelka

Sports Mole says: 2-1

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