Pundit makes prediction on Aston Villa - Everton match

Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has given his prediction for the upcoming Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton. PL newcomers have lost their 2 opening matches, while Marco Silva's side have 1 victory and 1 draw. Despite the bad start, Nicholas believes Villa isn't the underdog of the match. "Villa have been OK. They had a good 60 minutes or so against Tottenham and then a bit of an eye-opener against Bournemouth last weekend. They have spent a lot of money but the quality steps up in the Premier League." He wrote on Sky Sports "I think Jack Grealish is playing too deep. John McGinn seems to be catching the eye with his driving runs and energy but Grealish should be further up the pitch and a bit closer to him. "I don't think Villa are too far away. "Everton haven't really clicked into action yet. I don't think they are going to be amazing to watch but the improvement has definitely been defensively - Michael Keane has started the season well. "Villa will think they need to get something on the board. I think it will be physical but not a high-scoring game." he concluded. Pundit believes match will end with a draw, 1-1. Source - Sky Sports

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