Sean Dyche has been speaking about Everton's recent improvements in form ahead of their game with Nottingham Forest

Everton, under new ownership, will be looking to end the year on a high note at Goodison Park while Forest look to maintain their position as participants in the race for Europe

Everton continued their formidable form with a point at defending Premier League champions Manchester City on Boxing Day, but another tricky test lies in wait when this season’s surprise package, Nottingham Forest,

Everton hosts Nottingham Forest in a fixture that ends their difficult run of games in December. After this match, the Toffees will have played four of the top seven teams consecutively, but they remain four points clear of the relegation zone.