Striker Jermain Defoe has been picked as the main danger to Everton. Coach Ronald Koeman said the veteran player is likely to be an asset with any goal-scoring strategies that Sunderland may employ. Punters think he can help Sunderland win in any match between Everton and Defoe’s Sunderland team.
Sunderland and Everton had a dramatic encounter at the Stadium Of Light in May. Sunderland fought for a win back then, knowing that victory would help them to keep their spot in the Premier League. With center-back Lamine Kone providing support and a strike from Patrick van Aanholt, Sunderland delivered an impressive performance against the Blues.
Defoe is an impressive striker, who has several Player Of The Year awards to his credit. The Black Cat’s striker was the top scorer in the last season, with 18 goals. He has consistently helped his team to win matches in the league, with three times as many goals as any other player from Sunderland. At the age of 33, Defoe is immensely popular among fans. His fame is in no small part due to his role in saving the Premier League team from relegation.
Defoe was injured in France during Sunderland’s pre-season tour. The thigh strain he sustained was not as troubling as it first seemed and he should be in top form for Monday’s game. He will be supported by Fabio Borini, the only other senior striker in the club. The lack of other experienced strikers may weaken Sunderland’s offensive line.
Sunderland boss David Moyes has spoken before of strengthening the team by bringing on other good players who have lots of experience. Punters who enjoy football and Slot machines are watching carefully to see what Moyes does next. Everton’s coach Koeman is determined to completely desiccate the supply to Defoe during the game. He hopes to keep a tight rein on the talented striker for the entire 90 minutes.
Everton’s head coach knows that Defoe is always looking for space. Once the striker sees a chance, he moves, while ensuring that he is behind the defenders. His approach has helped him to score goals already in Premier League matches during the current season. Koeman has prepared his team for that and hopes to limit his productivity. Defoe has high odds to score at any moment against Everton in Monday’s match.
Some bettors feel that Everton always performs well against Sunderland. That idea is countered by the fact that in the Premier League, Sunderland have won four of their last seven games against Everton. Punters think Sunderland’s chances of winning a match improve when their lineup is includes John O’Shea and Jorden Pickford. New players Jason Denayer and Mika Domingues may play an essential role as well in improving the team’s chances of winning matches as well.
Late-night Premier League matches are popular among spread bettors, who take advantage of the numerous betting options available at several providers. Like any other club, Everton has had good and bad times, with Romelu Lukaku stating that a poor season might lead him to leave Everton. His next goal is to play in the Champions League.