Who else is feeling up for this one since David Unsworth's big blue motivation pills started kicking in at half-time on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge? There's a sense of optimism in the air, but that might just be post-Koeman relief, while others are think that (despite losing) celebrating an improved performance makes us small time geordies.
The first proper test of Unsy's managerial chops comes this Sunday at the King Power Stadium. Are they still doing that clapper thing there? God I hate that. It always sounds like a Key Stage 2 music lesson. Their fans think they're dead funny because they do that thing with opposition goal kicks. You know, that 'aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh you're shiiittt, aahhhhhhhhh'. Proper Soccer AM-loving teds these. Top it off with Club 18-30's own Jamie Vardy up front and you've got a match made in Leicester. Any good will I expressed to them for winning the league has since dissipated.
As for Everton, I think everybody enjoyed seeing some of Unsworth's crazy experimental tactics on Wednesday. TWO(!) wingers? But what about all those number 10s? Hopefully we'll see one of (or preferably both of) Jagielka and Williams dropped in place of Michael Keane, who looks like an overgrown 8-year-old (and on recent form, plays like one too). McCarthy did alright. Good to have some snide back in the team. Young Beni might feature again, although Gana's suspension has been served and he should waltz back into any first team.
Christ knows who'll play. The only certs are Pickford and Baines. The latter is getting harder and harder to watch. Remember Leighton for what he was everyone, not what he is now.
Anyway, COYBBB. My heart says 2-0 Everton and my head says 12-0 Everton, so somewhere in between would be just fine.