Moyesy says: "The goals tally is more than a worry, we have not scored in the last four games. I thought we had the majority of the play. I thought we played well in the first half up until 15 or 20 yards outside the box, when it went pear-shaped. We had shots, mainly from Leon Osman, we had crosses from Phil Neville and van der Meyde, we just didn’t get on the end of anything today.

In the final third we didn’t really produce. We had chances in the first half, there weren’t any point-blank misses. I thought our play was good, we passed the ball around quite well and played around Birmingham, but when we got to the final third, we couldn’t get the goal. We didn’t pass the ball as well in the second half. We didn’t pass it as crisply, Birmingham shut up shop and only has random attacks at our goal, and made it difficult for us to get through. I am disappointed we didn’t get all three points."

Defensive problems for Moyesy, with Stubbsey unlikely to make it, as is Tony Hibbert. With Harry Hill suspended till next season, I can see Matteo Ferrari fitting in at full back with Nace, and Davey and Joey shoring up the middle.

Mikky Arteta is touch and go, but if he is fit, expect Moyesy to leave him on the bench, and maybe throw him on in the second half. Me thinks Andy van will start, as Moyesy goes for a few goals to try and lift the fans after a few lack lust performances of late. That being the case I would throw Big Dunc into the mix with Biffa, as the Scots man comes to the end of his Everton days in a few weeks.

The Blues have not scored in three games or 334 minutes (five hours 34 minutes) of Premiership football, since James Fadden netted in the 2-2 home draw with Sunderland on 1 April. They're seeking a first victory in six Premiership outings, on the eve of David Moyes' 1,500th day in charge at Goodison.

On the plus point, Brum we have lost only one of 27 League encounters against the Brummies at Goodison over 54 years, so why have I just told you that, shit, done it again.

Everton are on the brink of setting an unwanted club record for the lowest total of league goals scored in a season. Following a run of five matches without a victory, David Moyes' men have scored just 31 goals in the Premiership this term. Their previous lowest mark was 37 set in the 1971-72 season, which amazingly included an 8-0 defeat of Southampton. T'riffic Rodney. I wonder if we will target a striker or three this Summer.

Moyesy says: "We need to get a result and start moving back up the table again," said Moyes. "We had a difficult Easter period where we didn't pick up any points. We have got to try and get some on the board. But we know that it is going to be a tough a game as we could have, as Birmingham are fighting for survival. They have got a lot of players who are doing well at the minute. Forssell scored against Blackburn, Chris Sutton is in good form, then there is Emile Heskey. We know that they carry a threat. (21/04/06)

Killa says: "It would be nice to end the season on a high. We have certainly not been in the best of form of late and we are looking to try and get back on track at home against Birmingham. At the start of the season we couldn't get a result. We went on a great run to get ourselves out of trouble and people were getting optimistic and looking at the top six. But we have just levelled off a little and that has been the disappointment really. We are definitely aware of what an achievement it would be to finish in the top 10 (in two consecutive seasons for the first time in the club's Premiership history). We have got to knuckle down now and I think the nine points are within our grasp.

I think Blackburn found the other night how hard it is to play against Birmingham at the moment. They know they are in a battle and with Heskey and Sutton up front they seem to be causing problems for defences. Other teams that are fighting against relegation will be looking to our game to see if we can help them out. We owe it to the rest of the Premier League and our supporters to put in a good performance. It was disappointing last week against Tottenham. We came across a good side on the day but we didn't play well. Since the New Year we have been playing some good stuff at home so hopefully this weekend we can get back on track." (21/04/06)

Everton from:

Lavo's Everton XI To Start: Wright, Weir, Yobo, Ferrari, Naysmith, Cahill, Neville, Van der Meyde, Osman, Beattie, Ferguson

Lavo's Bet: £10 on the Big Man To Score in the 90 mins (5/2)

Brum are having a last hurrah in the Premiership, and it seems to be between themselves and Pompey, in who will be joining Sunderland, and the Baggies in the Championship next season. Brum got the better of Blackburn in midweek, and will be coming to Goodison with a spring in their step.

Winger Jermaine Pennant (groin) and ex shit 'ed Emily Heskey (ankle) face late fitness tests for Birmingham, but midfielder David Dunn is set to be out for the rest of the campaign after picking up a calf injury.

The Brummies have not enjoyed successive victories in 53 Premier League outings since recording four on the bounce in their closing quartet of matches in 2004., why did I tell you that.

Brum defender Mat Sadler says: "These recent results could be massive for us because without them we would be right down there and really struggling to stay up. We've given ourselves a fighting chance of staying up now. It's down to a three-game race and whoever does the best from now on will stay in the division. But we are well aware this is going to be a scrap and we are all willing to have a right go at keeping Birmingham in the Premiership." (21/04/06)

Last Season @ Home v Birmingham