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Everton 2-0 Burnley: Final | A stroll by the waterfront
Live Blog Fulltime Thoughts – Everton laboured early on, but won pretty comfortably in the end with two well-taken goals from Tarkowski and Dewsbury-Hall. First home win since early December, three whole months ago. 90+8’ – Nope, we’re still playing it seems like. Burnley win a corner now. Outswinger by Ward-Prowse, not cleared well, ball […]
Everton 0-0 Burnley: Live & How to Watch | Underway
Live Blog 27’ – Burnley’s first sustained spell of possession in the Everton half comes to nothing. 25’ – Beto comes to collect the ball and finds Ndiaye who can run at the backline, makes space for a shot but it’s blocked. He’s looking up for it today. 20’ – Possession is 70% Everton, which […]
Everton vs Burnley: Predicted Line-Up | Changes expected
After the surprise but welcome win away at Newcastle, Everton have pretty much cemented their reputation of being a much better away side than at home in their swanky new digs at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Tonight they welcome Burnley who are mired in a relegation dogfight and will prove a handful. This is a classic […]
Tuesday’s Everton News: Beto reflects, Burnley preview, KDH drama
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours A buoyant Beto has reflected on a “really important” three points for Everton at Newcastle on Saturday, while thanking the travelling Blues fans for their “amazing” support: “I should have scored that [one chance] because I didn’t know if the ball was out or not, but I needed to […]
Both Everton youth teams on tough runs
Over the past week both the Everton Under 21s and Under 18s have been in action several times but neither side has now recorded a win since the U18s’ marathon FA Youth Cup victory on February 12th. For the U21s, the last victory was in late January. Most recently, the U21s headed south to take […]
Monday’s Everton News: Pickford talks save, Norwich City defender linked, new shirt sponsor update
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton defeated Newcastle United 3-2 in an all-time thriller. Here’s how it happened. [RBM] Watch the highlights below. And check out some behind-the-scenes clips from the away win. Jordan Pickford talks about “that” save, keeping the Toffees lead intact deep into time added on. Under- 21s draw Southampton 2-2. […]
Newcastle 2-3 Everton: Match Report & Instant Reaction | Incredible win in five-goal thriller
Everton supporters were up early to make the 175 mile drive over the Penines to Newcastle’s cathedral on the hill. The team would have to be buoyed by the better performance against Manchester United by it was still a loss. Leaving the pressure of the Hill Dickinson, the team will hope to improve on the […]
Newcastle 2-3 Everton: Final | Another away win for the Toffees!
Live Blog Fulltime Thoughts – Everton have been a force to reckon with away from home, and once again show resiliency and grit in spades to win 3-2 at Newcastle. Twice the hosts equalized, and both times the Blues scored again right away. Have a great weekend Blues! 90+7’ – Ball hoofed into the Everton […]
Newcastle 1-2 Everton: Live & How to Watch | Beto puts the Blues up again!
Live Blog 41’ – Another corner for the Magpies, on the Everton right this time. Low from Tonali and headed away. Another corner, cleared and Ndiaye and Gana combine to counter and get some breathing space. 37’ – Elanga drives down the left this time, his cross is hooked away by Tarky. Another cross from […]
Everton at Newcastle: Starting Lineups, TV and Live Streams, How to Watch Online
Starting Lineups Everton – Moyes does ring the changes. O’Brien and Mykolenko are back at fullback, Branthwaite returns to centre half. McNeil starts on the wing, and Beto will start up top. Newcastle – Gordon front and centre for the Magpies’ tweet. Match Preview Everton travel to the northeast to take on Newcastle, and the […]
Everton at Newcastle: Predicted Line-Up | Four centre halves incoming?
David Moyes loves having choices. Not because he does anything with them, but he just loves having them. In fact, the only things he loves more than having choices is not using too many substitutes, and using centrehalves as fullbacks. With Jake O’Brien having served his one-game suspension, we are very likely to see him […]
Newcastle vs Everton: Match Preview | Toffees may be glad to get back on the road
Everton will perhaps be relieved to head back on the road as they take on Newcastle at St James’ Park on Saturday. The Toffees are now seven games without a win at their new home after Monday’s defeat against Manchester United. It was a touch unlucky – Everton had the bulk of possession but were […]
Friday’s Everton News: Turkish defender linked, Roberto Martinez speaks out
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours “David Moyes, at the end of the season, will just want a higher contribution from his board and the ownership. He needs some players, doesn’t he? I think what he’s getting out of these players and the position they are in the league and the points total they have […]
Everton Notebook | Home Failures Continue to Mar Promising Campaign
Round Holes etc. It was deflating to learn what Everton’s starting lineup would be, an hour or so before Monday night’s game against Manchester United. Some of it, such as the decision to field promising young midfielder Harrison Armstrong in a wide position – for the fourth straight time, three of them starts – was […]
Thursday’s Everton News: Garner reflects, golden Graham, PSR safety
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours James Garner speaks after Monday night’s 1-0 defeat against Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium, reviewing the game and how the Blues are looking to quickly bounce back. [Everton FC] Everton have a pressing problem but it is not that they are not doing it. [ToffeeWeb] Karl Etta Eyong […]
Wednesday’s Everton News: Alcaraz injury update, Tarkowski recognized
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours The Blues will be without Charly Alcaraz and Mark Travers for the foreseeable future. [EFC] Could Everton’s recent stadium move be the reason for some home-form jitters? [BBC] James Tarkowski named to WhoScored’s Premier League Team of the Week. James Garner (when played in his proper position) has certainly […]
Tuesday’s Everton News: United loss reaction, Delap update, Dele news
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Our match report and instant reaction to the United defeat. [Royal Blue Mersey] Everton player ratings after the Blues go down 1-0 against Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium. [Liverpool Echo] David Moyes’ programme notes from the United match. [Everton FC] Everton Football Club’s Hill Dickinson Stadium hosted Manchester […]
Everton 0-1 Manchester Utd: Match Report & Instant Reaction | Solid home display falls flat
In a season of ups, downs, and sideway moves for Everton, the reverse fixture at Old Trafford was one of the impressive games of the season. Since then, Manchester United have replaced Ruben Amorim with Michael Carrick and they have been on the up since the change, going nine games unbeaten. The teams had disappointing […]
Everton 0-1 Manchester United: Final | Undone on the counter
Live Blog Fulltime Thoughts – Everton had a much better second half, but once again slip to a home defeat. They were caught out on the counter playing a high line, and frustrating when in possession. It ends Manchester United 1-0 Everton. 90+6’ – Garner ball into the box, comes off Casemiro but the ref […]
Everton 0-1 Manchester United: Final | Undone on the counter
Live Blog Fulltime Thoughts – Everton had a much better second half, but once again slip to a home defeat. They were caught out on the counter playing a high line, and frustrating when in possession. It ends Manchester United 1-0 Everton. 90+6’ – Garner ball into the box, comes off Casemiro but the ref […]
Everton vs Manchester United: Predicted Line-Up | Who plays at right back?
Everton are coming off a twelve-day break enforced by their exit from the FA Cup, but the big question will once again be – will they come out flat at Hill Dickinson Stadium tonight like they often do at home, or will they play the same brand of ferocious road football that has seen them […]
Liverpool 2-1 Everton Women | Cup exit for Blues
Scott Phelan experienced his first defeat as Everton Women boss as a slow start from the visitors largely contributed to their exit from the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at the hands of Liverpool. First-half goals from Mia Enderby and substitute Beata Olsson gave the hosts a commanding lead and was one that they held on […]
Monday’s Everton News: Delap rumours, Moyes on Dibling, club’s commercial plans
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Check out our opposition analysis ahead of today’s match against Manchester United. [RBM] Read up on the squad fitness latest. [EFC] And check out Manchester United’s team news. [Manchester Evening News] Time sure does fly. Learn all about Jordan Pickford’s shot saving prowess. [The Times] Blues continue to be […]
Everton vs Manchester United: Opposition Analysis | Blues to Burst Carrick’s Bubble?
It’s been a yoyo season thus far for Everton, one shaped by unexpected success on the road, but a struggle for consistent performances, and results. It has often been difficult to discern a coherent approach to the team’s attacking play, and an underutilization of some younger players has caused a certain disgruntlement amongst sections of […]
Everton Women vs Liverpool | Phelan not getting carried away ahead of derby cup clash
Scott Phelan has praised his squad ahead of Everton Women’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup clash with Merseyside rivals Liverpool, while playing down his early form of interim head coach of the Blues, insisting that his team’s togetherness and strong foundations will help the Toffees move forward. With no fresh injury concerns ahead of his team’s […]
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