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No Barkley again? Predicted Everton starting XI against Burnley

Everton's Ross Barkley is substituted (REUTERS)
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After getting a point at the Etihad, Everton head to Turf Moor to face Burnley.

Everton's Ross Barkley is substituted

While Everton were lucky to get a point against Manchester City last weekend, they will be going in search of all three when they head to Turf Moor to take on Burnley.

The Toffees have started brightly under new boss Ronald Koeman, losing just once in the Premier League since he took over, although they rode their luck at the Etihad last week to run off with a point.

As Koeman looks to continue his bright start, how will his side line up against Burnley?

Maarten Stekelenburg’s goalkeeping heroics against Manchester City were nothing short of astounding, saving two penalties, but the Dutchman will be hoping he is not as busy on Saturday.

Everton's Maarten Stekelenburg saves a penalty from Manchester City's Sergio Aguero

Everton’s back four should be unchanged, with Leighton Baines still ruled out due to injury, meaning Bryan Oviedo will continue at left back. Captain Phil Jagielka gave away both spot-kicks last week, but will need to put those errors behind him and get back to top form alongside Ashley Williams.

Koeman could choose the same midfield three for the third game in a row, with star man Idrissa Gueye lining up alongside Tom Cleverley and Gareth Barry yet again.

Ross Barkley was dropped for the game against Manchester City, and might have to sit on the bench again. Koeman could deploy the same front three, meaning Yannick Bolasie and Gerard Deulofeu will flank the in-form Romelu Lukaku.

Everton's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal