Opposition View: Midfield battle could be key in Coventry City's trip to Everton

That's the view of journalist and Everton supporter Jim Keoghan, who believes the Toffees have shown a vulnerability in the middle of the park that Frank Lampard's side could look to exploit.

Everton come into the match on the back of Monday night's 1-0 victory over Newcastle, although Keoghan admits that the result has done little to disguise what has been an inconsistent start to the campaign.

'I think Everton's season feels delicately poised,' Keoghan tells The Phoenix. 'Had we lost to Newcastle, I think there would be a lot of grumbling in the fanbase and probably talk of relegation fights.