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Only one place to start Sean Dyche's news conference today and that is the impending takeover.

But one difference this afternoon should be more positivity around it, rather than the usual uncertainty that has been spoken about over the last two years.

Dyche's future is something The Friedkin Group will need to address, with the boss into the final 12 months of his contract.

Will he be kept on or will they opt for a change?

It's not a done deal yet so there is still a need to urge caution, but all signs point to a celebratory conclusion.

On the pitch, Everton host Crystal Palace on Saturday, so will star man Jarrad Branthwaite be fit to be involved in the squad? How many of the other injured/ill players will return for the game?

It's a battle of two sides yet to win this season, so how does he see the game panning out?