Sunderland’s first attempt was too high from Traore after they went long for a second time. Everton were fighting for every ball and when Ndiaye broke up a Sunderland move and then went on a jinking run through four Sunderland players and slammed the ball into the top corner of the net. What a start for the Blues after fifteen minutes.

For their part, Everton arrive on a difficult run after a 3–0 defeat to Tottenham and a 2–0 loss to Manchester City in the league, following a 2–1 home win over Crystal Palace earlier in October. Fortunately, and finally for UK viewers, the match will be available to watch on television or streaming due to the time at which the game is scheduled.

I'm torn here because I'm always wrong about Sunderland, and I know that means I've got a large fanbase on Wearside. Because of that, I don't want to jinx the Black Cats by saying they will win... but it is also hard to make a case for Everton getting anything.