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Everton v Middlesbrough preview
- Updated: September 16, 2016
Gareth Barry is set to become the third player in Premier League history to make 600 appearances when Everton host Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman confirmed he would select the midfielder, meaning he will follow in the footsteps of Frank Lampard – who played 609 times – and Ryan Giggs, who leads the way on 632.
The Toffees are one of only four unbeaten teams in the league, sitting just two points behind leaders Manchester City.
As for Boro, their derby victory over Sunderland and draws against Stoke and West Brom have put them comfortably in the middle of the table, as they search for their second league win of the season.
Team news
Koeman could hand Enner Valencia his Everton debut against Middlesbrough after the 26-year old Ecuadorian joined on loan on Deadline Day.
Darron Gibson and James McCarthy will not feature, as they …
