Everton travel to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. But it's their home form that has been dreadful in the league so far, with only one win in seven games. They have a testing run of fixtures on their own patch in December, hosting Newcastle, Chelsea and the small matter of champions Manchester City.

On the points deduction: "It has been a tough 10 days to take the news, but we brush ourselves down.

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There is still no word on Everton's formal appeal over their 10-point deduction and a deadline of Friday to send it in to the Premier League. I will have a clear idea about how the rest of the season will pan out largely based on what happens in this game. As far as a prediction goes, I am going to go with a win. We are scoring a few goals at the moment and United don't look too strong.

Former Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic thinks the Toffees have enough quality in their side to avoid relegation despite their 10-point deduction.While the previous week had seen chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, finance director Grant Ingles and non-executive director Graeme Sharp all leave their positions on the board, their departures were followed by new arrivals the following week. As the final whistle blew at Goodison Park on Sunday, it signified the end of an emotionally draining week for all Evertonians. If you know a footballer gardener why not get them one of these happy guys? Football garden gnomes make great presents.