Overview
- Everton host Brighton on Sunday in their first competitive match at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
- David Moyes ruled out Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson for the opener, with Adam Aznou only just back in training.
- Moyes said seven signings are in so far and that Everton are pushing for more despite finding it difficult to persuade targets without European football.
- Jack Grealish has joined on loan from Manchester City, and Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler called him an unbelievable talent while warning that Everton are very organised and clever in key moments.
- Brighton arrive after a late draw with Fulham and strong recent away form at Everton, and pundit Chris Sutton has predicted a 2-1 away win.