The Premier League Summer Series is finally upon us, and the Toffees will be facing off against the Cherries at MetLife Stadium.
David Moyes has picked a strong first 11 for this intriguing matchup. Jordan Pickford starts in goal, and the backline looks a bit weird, with JakeO'Brien being the only natural center back in the starting lineup. Idrissa Gana, James Garner, and Tim Iroegbunam all feature, with one of them most likely slotting next to O'Brien. This game will be crucial for Nathan Patterson, who has been getting an extended run of minutes in preseason and has performed fairly well. But, the question still remains if he can carry his form against a Premier League side like Bournemouth.
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July 26, 2025Unfortunately, Jarrad Branthwaite picked up a knock and will not be available for the Toffees in these next three matches. Thierno Barry, who recently joined Everton from Villareal, is on the bench and available for selection. Michael Keane is not one of the subs.
How to watch
The game will be streamed on Fubo, and fans who won't be able to watch on the TV or in person can follow along with Everton through their live blog on Evertonfc.com
The match is set to kick off at 4 PM local time in MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. It doesn't have the best reputation as a football stadium due to the pitch conditions. Nevertheless, the Toffees will try to clinch their first preseason win against a Premier League opponent.