Everton vs Aston Villa team news: Starting lineups confirmed for Premier League clash at Goodison Park

Sean Dyche and Unai Emery have named their respective starting lineups and substitutes ahead of this afternoon's Premier League fixture between Everton and Aston Villa at Goodison Park.

Back in English top-flight action following the Emirates FA Cup third round, both teams will be eager to kick off 2024 in style. Villa can leapfrog Manchester City to move back into second spot, while the Toffees are desperate for points as they're narrowly above the relegation zone.

Sean Dyche's side are better than their league position portrays as they were handed a 10-point deduction earlier in the season. Had that punishment not been implemented, Everton would be in 12th place and just four points outside the top half.

Everton vs Aston Villa team news

Everton starting XI: Pickford (GK); Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Onana, Garner, Doucoure; Harrison, Danjuma, Calvert-Lewin.

Everton subs: Virginia (GK), Patterson, Keane, Godfrey, Gomes, McNeil, Dobbin, Chermiti, Beto.

Villa starting XI: Martinez (GK); Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno; Kamara, Luiz, McGinn, Bailey; Diaby, Watkins.

VIlla subs: Marschall (GK), Wright (GK), Cash, Tielemans, Zaniolo, Duran, Dendoncker, Iroegbunam.