Everton new boy Richarlison lived up to his £44million price tag with an instant double return on his debut last weekend.
And now his boss Marco Silva will be hoping the Brazilian shines once again as they both look forward to their first Premier League game with the Toffees at Goodison Park.
Silva’s side settled for a share of the spoils at newly-promoted Wolves last weekend. But they’ll be hoping to pick up their first win of the season when they host Southampton on Saturday.
Mark Hughes’ side escaped relegation last term and opened up the new campaign with a goalless draw with Burnley last Sunday.
Ahead of this Saturday’s big game, here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know…
Team news and confirmed squads
Yerry Mina will sit out due to a foot problem, but fellow new arrivals Kurt Zouma and Bernard could make their Toffees debuts.
Andre Gomes, the other player who joined last week, is still recovering from a hamstring injury and Phil Jagielka is suspended as he begins a three-match ban after being sent off in the 2-2 draw at Wolves.
Boss Marco Silva has also said "everything is OK" with Richarlison, who scored twice in that game before coming off due to cramp.
Southampton could be without summer signing Mohamed Elyounoussi.
The Norway winger has a hamstring problem and is unlikely to be risked at Goodison Park.
Midfielder Stuart Armstrong has shaken off a knock and should be available, while striker Danny Ings could make his first start since his deadline day move from Liverpool.
EVERTON SQUAD: Pickford, Stekelenburg, Holgate, Baines, Keane, Zouma, Digne, Coleman, Kenny, Gueye, Schneiderlin, Davies, Sigurdsson, Walcott, Bernard, Richarlison, Lookman, Sandro, Tosun, Niasse, Calvert-Lewin.
SOUTHAMPTON SQUAD: McCarthy, Gunn, Forster, Soares, Stephens, Yoshida, Vestergaard, Hoedt, Bertrand, Bednarek, McQueen, Targett, Hojbjerg, Davis, Romeu, Lemina, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Elyounoussi, Redmond, Sims, Gallagher, Long, Gabbiadini, Austin, Ings.
Latest match odds
Everton to win: 5/6
Draw: 12/5
Southampton to win: 16/5
Odds courtesy of Paddy Power
Referee
Lee Mason
Last result
Everton: 2-2 draw with Wolves
Southampton: 0-0 draw with Burnley
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Total (in all competitions) : Everton 47 wins; Southampton 29 wins; 22 draws.
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What time is kick-off and where is the match?
The game kicks off at 3pm and takes place at Goodison Park.
How to watch/live streaming in the UK
Football fans in the UK are unable to live stream the match – but goal highlights will be available on the official Sky Sports app after the game with full highlights shown on Sky Sports and BBC1 on Match of the Day.
You can also follow all the action as it happens with our live blog coverage at Mirror Football.
Mirror Football prediction
"Home win, for me. Southampton did not trouble the scoreline against Burnley last week, while Marco Silva’s men will be dangerous going forward. 3-0."
This week Mirror Online Sports Editor Matt Lawless has made the score prediction.
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