(second favourite) and, with his contract expiring in the summer, it would be no surprise to see him leave Selhurst then.

But he will not be dwelling on it too much, with the trip to Everton an interesting one for them and there is no reason why they cannot return from Merseyside with at least a point.

Their opponents, with Carlo Ancelotti now at the helm, have lost just once in the 10 games since Marco Silva's departure, but it was close last weekend after coming from behind to win at Watford in style.

They drew the two games before that and have failed to win 50% of their home games this season - interesting when they face a Palace side that performs well away from home.

The Eagles are the ninth best side on the road, with three wins and five draws from 12. Hodgson knows how to set them up well against the bigger teams, with draws at Arsenal and Man City and a win at Man United.

Goals have been a problem and Tosun will be a miss but their injury list is easing. Hodgson's men can frustrate the hosts and grind out a result against an Everton side that still has its faults and defensive lapses.

A draw is the preferred result but the 13/10 on a +1 handicap for Palace is the more appealing option.

Prediction: Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace

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