Everton host Bournemouth at Goodison Park, Liverpool, for their Premier League match on Saturday, August 31.
The hosts have had a terrible start to the new season, conceding seven goals in two matches without scoring at all. They did however, manage to pick themselves up with a 3-0 win over fourth-tier Doncaster in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.
Bournemouth come into the match unbeaten in their two Premier League games this season. They started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest before holding Newcastle to a tie with the same scoreline on August 25.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Everton vs. Bournemouth live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App
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What time does Everton vs. Bournemouth kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Saturday, August 31 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Aug. 31 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Aug. 31 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Aug. 31 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Aug. 31 | 7:00 a.m. |
Everton vs. Bournemouth lineups, team news
Nathan Patterson is nursing a hamstring, while Jarrad Branthwaite (groin) and Youssef Chermiti (foot) are also expected to miss the match on Saturday.
Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gueye and Dominic Calvert-Lewin may return for the match at Goodison Park.
Everton predicted XI (4-5-1, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Young, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko — Harrison, Gueye, Doucoure, Iroegbunam, McNeil — Calvert-Lewin.
Injured: Nathan Patterson, Jarrad Branthwaite, Youssef Chermiti
Suspended: -
Tyler Adams (back), Enes Unal (foot) and David Brooks (shoulder) are still out of action with injury. However, Bournemouth will welcome the return of defenders Julian Araujo and Milos Kerkez.
Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga could make his Cherries debut on Saturday.
Bournemouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kepa (GK) — Araujo, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez — Cook, Scott —Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier — Evanilson.
Injured: Tyler Adams, Enes Unal, David Brooks
Suspended: -
Everton vs. Bournemouth prediction
So far this season, Everton has conceded seven goals without scoring in the two matches they have played. They may struggle again on Saturday with the long injury list and new players still to completely settle into the squad.
Bournemouth may just take advantage of Everton's frailties.
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Bournemouth
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, August 31
- Arsenal vs. Brighton (7:30 a.m.)
- Brentford vs. Southampton (10:00 a.m.)
- Everton vs. Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Leicester vs. Aston Villa (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Wolverhampton (10:00 a.m.)
- West Ham vs. Man City (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, September 1
- Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (8:30 a.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Tottenham (8:30 a.m.)
- Man United vs. Liverpool (11:00 a.m.)