Everton press conference LIVE - Points deduction latest, injury news, Sean Dyche updates

Hello and welcome to the ECHO's live coverage of Sean Dyche's press conference.

The Blues boss will face the media on Thursday to preview a huge game in the Premier League on Saturday, with his former club Burnley the visitors to Goodison Park.

Everton go into the fixture looking to end a nightmare run. They have gone a record 13 games without victory in the top flight and sit just four points clear of the relegation zone going into this set of games.

However, Dyche will take some comfort from what was a battling performance in midweek at Newcastle United. Everton were far from their best before a late penalty from Dominic Calvert-Lewin rescued what could be a valuable point.

Burnley have already lost twice to the Blues this season - in the league and the League Cup - although they have improved in recent weeks. Win on Saturday and they would move to within four points of Dyche's side.

Joe Thomas will be in attendance at Finch Farm to speak to the Everton boss, with the media briefing schedule to begin at 1:30 p.m.

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