Everton vs Swansea: Francesco Guidolin takes charge for first time

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Goodison Park

Francesco Guidolin (GETTY IMAGES)

It’s a big game for…

Francesco Guidolin: Having spent close to 30 years managing in Italy and a season in France, Francesco Guidolin was somewhat of a surprise appointment by Swansea. Swansea have taken their time to appoint there new man, and will hoping that he can pull them away from the bottom three positions. Swansea gained a much needed win against Watford on Monday night, Guidolin will be hoping to continue that momentum and keep the South Wales club out of danger.

Best stat…

11 - Since 28 November 2015, Everton have dropped a BPL-high 11 points from leading positions, six more than any other side.

Remember when…

Seamus Coleman opened the scoring with a shot from 25 yards, followed by Ross Barkley’s stunning late free-kick.

Player to watch…

Kevin Mirallas: After being on the outskirts of the first team, Kevin Mirallas has scored three goals in his last five appearances for Everton this season, having only scored just once in his last 15. The Belgium international had been rumoured to leave the club, but now will be a key part of the attack, working in combination with Barkley and Lukaku.

Past three-meetings…

Swansea 0 Everton 0, Premier League, 2015

Swansea 1 (Shelvey PEN) Everton 1 (Lennon), Premier League, 2015

Everton 0 Swansea 0, Premier League, 2014

Form guide…

Everton: LDWWDD

Swansea: WDLLLW

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