Everton host Swansea City in the FA Cup on Sunday, with both sides scrapping over a place in the quarterfinal. It's the hosts who head in as favourites in the midst of an impressive Premier League season, but Roberto Martínez's side have hit some dodgy form recently and head in with star striker Romelu Lukaku out injured.
Everton vs. Swansea City: Preview and TV schedule
There’s another all-top flight clash in the FA Cup on Sunday, as Everton host Swansea.
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Swansea have started life under Garry Monk solidly, with the defender-turned-manager having overseen an impressive victory over Cardiff City in the Welsh derby before a 1-1 draw against Stoke City. However they've not beaten Everton since their return to the Premier League a couple of seasons ago, and they certainly head in as underdogs.
Everton will likely had Lacina Traoré his debut with Lukaku out injured, sidelined alongside Antolín Alcaraz, Darron Gibson and Bryan Oviedo. Swansea's summer arrivals David N'Gog and Marvin Emnes are both cup-tied, while Michu will have to recover from an ankle problem in time to play.
Everton injuries and suspensions
Out: Romelu Lukaku (ankle), Antolín Alcaraz (muscle), Darron Gibson (knee), Bryan Oviedo (leg). In doubt: None.
Swansea City injuries and suspensions
Out: David N’Gog, Marvin Emnes (cup-tied). In doubt: Michu (ankle).
Projected lineups
Everton: Joel Robles; Leighton Baines, Phil Jagielka, John Stones, Tony Hibbert; Gareth Barry, James McCarthy; Kevin Mirallas, Ross Barkley, Aiden McGeady; Lacina Traoré.
Swansea City: Michel Vorm; Neil Taylor, Ashley Williams, Chico Flores, Àngel Rangel; Wayne Routledge, Pablo Hernández, José Cañas, Jonathan de Guzmán, Nathan Dyer; Wilfried Bony.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. local, 8:30 a.m. ET
Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool, England
TV: Fox Sports 1 (U.S. - English), Fox Deportes (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet World (Canada), ITV 1 (U.K.)
Online: Fox Soccer 2Go (U.S.), Sportsnet World Online (Canada)
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