Everton: Paul Merson predicts result of Bournemouth showdown in ‘nightmare’ verdict

Everton will have to continue to wait for their first Premier League win of the season when they face Bournemouth on Saturday 30 March, according to Paul Merson.

The Sky Sports analyst predicts that Sean Dyche’s team will share the points and draw 1-1 at Vitality Stadium rather than winning when they return from the March international break.

After their incredible comeback victory over Luton Town the previous game, Bournemouth secured a vital three points, and Merson thinks Andoni Iraloa’s team will make it difficult for the Toffees to resume their winning ways.

This is just another Everton match that’s difficult to call, the writer wrote in a Sportskeeda piece published on Thursday, March 28. When you’re at the bottom, there are no simple games. For football commentators, Everton is one of those clubs that presents a nightmare since you never know what to expect from them.

“Everton is the only side involved in the relegation struggle with an X-factor that enables them to achieve significant outcomes. With their capacity to damage any side, Everton might easily steal a draw against the major clubs.

Everton will have a difficult time against Bournemouth, who can occasionally be a difficult team to defeat. This game might end in a draw, in my opinion.

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Off-the-field drama has slightly distracted from Everton’s terrible form in the Premier League in 2024, but the Toffees need to put their issues to one side and get back to winning ways in the league and quickly.

Dyche’s side have been a “nightmare” to predict as Merson suggested, but they do have that X-factor in their squad that can turn a game on its head in a single action, whether it be Dwight McNeil’s delivery or their strength from set-pieces.

Although Bournemouth won’t be easy to beat, the Toffees should be pumped going to the south coast after their lengthy international break and their previous victory over the Cherries.

It is hoped that Dyche’s team can surpass Merson’s prediction and secure all three points on Saturday. Securing a victory at the Vitality would be a significant step towards Premier League survival this season.

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