Everton are back in action on Saturday lunchtime as they take on Sunderland in the third round of the FA Cup.
Everton were held to a 1-1 draw against Wolves last time out, which followed a dreadful defeat to Brentford.
That said, David Moyes‘ side are still searching for their first victory of 2026, so they’ll be desperate to secure a win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend.
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Sunderland head into the game off the back of a thumping 3-0 defeat to Brentford, so it’s a hard one to predict.
Moyes make decide to make several changes as Jake O’Brien recently suggested his teammates are struggling with fatigue.
We may see a very exciting Everton teenager called up from the academy.
Justin Clarke could make his Everton debut vs Sunderland
Justin Clarke has been making serious noise around Finch Farm since joining from Wimbledon as a 16-year-old in September 2024.
Clarke, who is an explosive and tricky wide player, has racked up 30 appearances for the under-18s and 21s, netting 14 goals.
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Moyes has even called Clarke up to first-team training at points this season, so the Scotsman is well aware of his talent.
The earlier rounds of the FA Cup usually provide younger players at Premier League clubs a good platform to make their debut, so it wouldn’t at all be surprising to see the powerful winger named on the substitutes bench.
Jack Grealish being suspended could give Justin Clarke an opportunity
Indeed, Clarke is unlikely to start, but he may now have a real chance of getting onto the pitch as a second-half substitute against Sunderland.
That’s because Jack Grealish will be suspended for the FA Cup clash, so there won’t be a lot of options on the left flank.
Dwight McNeil will probably start in that position, but he surely won’t play the full 90 minutes, giving Clarke a good chance to make his professional debut.
The former Wimbledon wonderkid has had a taste of first-team football with the Toffees, as he played in pre-season.
Clarke left Everton fans blown away by his performance against Accrington Stanley last summer.
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