In fact, since December 18 in their three Premier League games, Everton's expected goals figure of a combined 1.74 is the second lowest in the league, as is their haul of just seven shots on target. If you ignore the annual 5-0 defeat at Manchester City, Burnley have only conceded one goal from open play in 720 minutes of Premier League football. If you exclude penalties and chances created from set pieces, in their last three Premier League games Brighton have created an xG of just 1.83 combined. It's hard to foresee whether having over two weeks off from Premier League football will work in their favour or not. There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and Crystal Palace will be 14th in the Premier League.

Source: Sky sports January 11, 2021 18:05 UTC