Alan Pardew reveals who will be leading Everton against Crystal Palace tonight in the dugout.

Tonight’s Everton versus Crystal Palace match is surrounded by several underlying stories that are poised to overshadow the game itself.

While expectations for an exciting match between two struggling teams are low,

the significance of the game should not be underestimated.

The ongoing appeal verdict for Everton and the managerial uncertainty at Crystal

Palace are dominating discussions leading up to the match.

Roy Hodgson’s sudden illness has added to the confusion surrounding Palace’s

management situation, leaving many unsure of the current state of affairs.

Alan Pardew, who managed Palace from 2015 to 2016, shared insights on the situation during a talkSPORT interview.

He indicated that Paddy McCarthy is likely to take on the temporary managerial role for the game, emphasizing the importance of the match for both Palace and Everton.

Journalist Dom Smith also confirmed McCarthy’s role as caretaker co-manager alongside Ray Lewington for the match.

Despite the off-field distractions, Everton sees this as an opportunity to secure three crucial points, especially considering the reported absence of a new manager bounce from Oliver Glasner’s

potential appointment and the absence of Hodgson’s experience.

With both teams struggling for form and Everton aiming to climb out of the relegation zone,

anything less than a win would be a significant setback for their safety aspirations.