EVERTON UP FOR THE CUP !

The Toffeemen travel to play Peterborough in tonight's live SKY offering.

David Moyes will rest a couple of starters, but has named a strong squad and has made it very clear, that Everton are taking the Cup seriously.They have had Posh watched and are aware of the aerial threat they pose, especially from the long throw in.

Assistant boss Alan Irvine said "Our players have got to treat this as if it was just another Premiership match. The more teams who are not taking it seriously, the better the chance for those that are. We see this as a chance for us. We have had a great start and it would be a shame for that great start to be affected by a poor performance in the cup. We want to keep the momentum going by playing well and scoring goals."

The following squad was due to travel ....
Wright, Howard, Hibbert, Lescott, Weir, Naysmith, Valente, Arteta, Cahill, Osman, Carsley, Davies, van der Meyde, Beattie, Johnson, Anichebe, Hughes.

I have heard (unconfirmed) that Weir was unable to travel, but regardless, it looks a good side.Several players including Beattie, Davies and especially van der Meyde have a lot to prove and will welcome their chance on live television.

Posh have a depleted squad at present, coach Keith Alexander, would not have been able to name 16 players for Saturday's match, had he been unable to arrange two last minute loan deals. Of course they will be "up" for this match, but the class difference is great and Moyes is well aware of the pitfalls, having coached in the lower leagues.I consider that a big advantage when it comes to games like these.

5 points Everton -1/2 1.48 betfair.

Good Luck.