Everton take on Sunderland in their final home game of the season with both sides still harbouring faint hopes of European qualification. Everton's 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace last weekend felt like two points dropped instead of one point gained, not only because they led twice at Selhurst Park, but because they lost ground in the race for European qualification. "It's amazing that we are actually talking about Everton possibly being in Europe with two games to go – and we're not out of it yet," said manager David Moyes last Sunday.
Both sides are searching for consistency as the Premier League season enters the final straight. Jack Grealish's 93rd-minute winner ended it and they have struggled to rediscover that momentum since. The Eagles have lost 16 of their past 42 matches in all competitions, as balancing domestic fixtures with Conference League commitments has taken its toll.
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