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  • Premier League: Everton beat Man Utd despite Queye’s red for striking team-mate- reaction & report

    Premier League: Everton beat Man Utd despite Queye’s red for striking team-mate- reaction & report

    Ten-man Everton held on for a rare and quite amazing Old Trafford victory after Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane after just 13 minutes against Manchester United.

    In quite incredible scenes, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had to hold Gueye back as he took exception to a few choice words from Keane after Everton had defended a United attack.

    Gueye got near enough to slap Keane on the cheek. The action triggered a red card from referee Tony Harrington and more choice words from Keane, who angrily gestured for Gueye to get off the pitch.

    It was an incident reminiscent of when Lee Bowyer and Kieran Dyer had to be separated as they were sent off for fighting with each other during their Newcastle days.

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    Gueye’s red card was part of a calamitous opening for the visitors, who also lost skipper Seamus Coleman to injury just 10 minutes into his first league start of the season.

    Staggeringly, against a United side who knew victory would take them fifth in the table and on a ground where they have won once since August 1992, Everton then went in front when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall surged to the edge of the area, then sent a curling effort past goalkeeper Senne Lammens into the top corner.

    Predictably, United swarmed all over their opponents looking for a way back into the contest but the equaliser would not come as Everton became the first away team to win a Premier League game at Old Trafford despite having a man sent off.

    It was also a night of glory for former United boss David Moyes, who won at this stadium as an opposition manager in the Premier League for the first time.

    BBC SPORT

  • EPL: Haaland scores as Man City beat Everton to go top

    EPL: Haaland scores as Man City beat Everton to go top

    Erling Haaland netted twice to continue his sensational goalscoring streak and help move Manchester City top of the Premier League with victory over Everton.

    Haaland scored a hat-trick for Norway during the recent international break and his second-half double against the Toffees at Etihad Stadium took his tally to a remarkable 23 goals in only 13 games for club and country this season.

    The 25-year-old had been kept quiet in the first half but came alive with his first opportunity of the contest, powerfully heading in from Nico O’Reilly’s cross.

    Five minutes later he converted again, sweeping home from Savinho’s cutback, which took a slight deflection off Everton defender James Tarkowski.

    Up until that point, it was David Moyes’ side who had been carving out the better opportunities, but the inability to take their chances proved costly.

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    The visitors were on a high following their last-gasp victory over Crystal Palace before the international break, and had Iliman Ndiaye causing all sorts of problems for the City backline.

    The Senegal international, who scored here last season, intercepted Nathan Ake’s poor pass but his low cross towards the back post could not be converted by Beto, while a weaving run and thunderous shot was brilliantly tipped over by Gianluigi Donnarumma.

    At the other end, Everton’s Jake O’Brien was fortunate not to score an own goal when he inadvertently directed a header against his own crossbar.

    City had created half-chances in the first half, with Savinho scuffing straight at Jordan Pickford from close range and seeing another effort batted away by the England international, before Haaland stole the show once again.

    BBC

  • Grealish strikes late as Everton end Crystal Palace’s 19-match unbeaten run

    Grealish strikes late as Everton end Crystal Palace’s 19-match unbeaten run

    Jack Grealish scored a stunning 93rd-minute winner as Everton came from behind to hand Crystal Palace their first defeat in 19 matches across all competitions.

    Daniel Muñoz had earlier given in-form Palace the lead in the 37th minute, finishing smartly from Ismaila Sarr’s pass after Tyrick Mitchell had struck the post.

    The goal looked set to secure a third consecutive Premier League victory for Palace and extend their remarkable unbeaten run.

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    Everton, however, improved after the break following the introduction of Tyler Dibling and Thierno Barry.

    Their persistence paid off in the 76th minute when Iliman Ndiaye converted from the penalty spot after Maxence Lacroix fouled substitute Tim Iroegbunam.

    With the game seemingly destined for a draw, Grealish—on loan from Manchester City—pounced in stoppage time, firing home after Dean Henderson parried Beto’s close-range header.

    The dramatic 2-1 victory ended Palace’s club-record unbeaten streak, their first loss since April 16.

  • EPL: Liverpool defeat Everton in Merseyside Derby

    EPL: Liverpool defeat Everton in Merseyside Derby

    Liverpool made it five wins from five as their flawless start to their defence of the Premier League crown continued with victory in the Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield.

    Arne Slot’s side established early control when Ryan Gravenberch’s clever lofted finish from Mohamed Salah’s pass put Liverpool ahead after 10 minutes.

    Gravenberch turned provider just before the half-hour mark when he played on Hugo Ekitike to beat Everton keeper Jordan Pickford with a low shot.

    Liverpool illustrated the strength of their squad by leaving Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, two summer signings worth a combined total of £241m, on the bench until the second half.

    Everton improved as the game went on, pulling a goal back after 58 minutes when Jack Grealish’s cross found Iliman Ndiaye at the far post and he set up Idrissa Gueye for a powerful rising drive that left Liverpool keeper Alisson helpless.

  • Branthwaite signs new five-year Everton contract

    Branthwaite signs new five-year Everton contract

    Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new five-year deal with the club.

    The 23-year-old, who joined the Toffees from Carlisle United in January 2020, was the subject of two rejected bids from Manchester United last summer.

    He also attracted interest from a number of clubs this summer – including Chelsea and Tottenham.

    But Everton regard him as an important part of the club’s plans as they move from Goodison Park to a new era at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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    “I’m over the moon,” said Branthwaite, whose contract had been due to end in 2027.

    “It’s been something we’ve been talking about since the end of the season and to get it signed now is something I’m really excited about.

    “The trust the club’s put in me and how many games I’ve played over the past two seasons has made it quite an easy decision for me to stay and to keep progressing as a player.”

  • Everton appoint Kinnear as club new CEO

    Everton appoint Kinnear as club new CEO

    Everton have named Angus Kinnear as their new chief executive, with the appointment bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in football to the job.

    Kinnear had been CEO of Leeds United since 2017 and held senior positions at Arsenal and West Ham United prior to his tenure at Elland Road.

    “We are delighted to welcome Angus to the club,” Everton Executive Chairman Marc Watts said in a statement. “His track record of leadership and strategic delivery across multiple Premier League clubs speaks for itself.

    “Angus joins us at a pivotal time, and we know his energy, expertise, and experience make him the perfect man to lead Everton as we move into an exciting new era.”

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    Everton are moving from Goodison Park, the club’s home since 1892, to a new 52,888-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Goodison will host an emotional final Premier League game on Sunday against already-relegated Southampton.

    Everton’s interim CEO Colin Chong will revert to the role of chief real estate & regeneration officer, and will oversee the development of Everton’s new stadium, the regeneration of the surrounding area and the future of Goodison Park.

    The Texas-based Friedkin Group announced in September that they had reached an agreement to buy Everton, with the 98.8% takeover completed with Farhad Moshiri’s Blue Heaven Holdings selling its majority stake in December.

    The Friedkin Group also owns Serie A club AS Roma.

  • EPL: Arsenal’s title hopes hit by draw at Everton

    EPL: Arsenal’s title hopes hit by draw at Everton

    Arsenal’s faint Premier League title hopes suffered a potentially fatal blow as they were held to a draw at Everton.

    The result means leaders Liverpool require only 11 points from their remaining eight games – starting with Fulham on Sunday – to guarantee themselves the title.

    The first half an hour was a tetchy, stop-start affair but Arsenal broke the deadlock on 34 minutes with the first shot on target of the contest as Leandro Trossard drilled home a cool finish on the counter following Raheem Sterling’s pass.

    Goalscorer Trossard could have doubled his tally on the stroke of half-time but his toe-poked effort was scrambled away by Jordan Pickford, while Declan Rice’s follow-up was blocked.

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    Everton equalised when they were awarded a penalty a minute into the second half – Myles Lewis-Skelly bundling over Jack Harrison inside the box and Iliman Ndiaye nervelessly stroking in the spot-kick.

    The Toffees were rejuvenated after a poor first half showing and Abdoulaye Doucoure forced David Raya into a sharp save low down while at the other end, Rice’s thunderous free-kick was batted away by England team-mate Pickford.

    Neither side were able to find a winning goal as Everton provided a boost to local rivals Liverpool by claiming a point.

  • Moyes in talks with Everton over return to club

    Moyes in talks with Everton over return to club

    David Moyes is in talks with Everton over a potential return to Goodison Park after the sacking of manager Sean Dyche.

    While a deal is not yet done, BBC Sport has been told by a well-placed source that the Scot is the frontrunner.

    Talks are said to be progressing well, and an announcement could come as early as Saturday.

    It is still unclear how long Moyes’ contract would be for.

    Ex-Burnley boss Dyche was dismissed on Thursday with the club 16th in the Premier League, just one point clear of the relegation zone.

    They have won just three of 19 games in the league this season.

    Moyes managed Everton from 2002 to 2013 before leaving to take charge of Manchester United, but was sacked after 10 months.

    He had two spells at West Ham and guided them to the Europa Conference League title in 2023, but has been out of work since leaving them last season.

    Moyes recently said he was not ready to retire from football management but did not want to be in a job “fighting relegation”.

    After being appointed an OBE in the New Year Honours list for services to football, he said: “Football is in my blood. It has been since I was a boy. 

    “I love watching football and I have enjoyed my career. If there is another part to it, so be it. But I would only want it to be a good part. 

    “I wouldn’t want to be coming in and doing something which is very difficult.”

  • US-based Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover

    US-based Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover

    The US-based Friedkin Group has completed the takeover of Premier League strugglers Everton, ending a turbulent period for the club under the ownership of Farhad Moshiri.

    Everton have been acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, an entity within the Friedkin Group (TFG), the club announced.

    The Premier League said TFG had purchased a 98.8 per cent stake in Everton, which becomes the 10th English top-flight club under majority American ownership – a list that includes Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

    Everton said in September that TFG had agreed to buy Moshiri’s majority stake subject to regulatory approval, which has now been granted by the Premier League, Women’s Professional Leagues Limited, the Football Association and the Financial Conduct Authority.

    The BBC reported that TFG’s deal to buy Everton was worth more than £400 million ($500 million).

    The Texas-based group is led by chairman Dan Friedkin and also owns Italian Serie A club Roma. Friedkin has a net worth of $7.7 billion, according to Forbes.

    Friedkin, in an open letter, said: “I take immense pride in welcoming one of England’s most historic football clubs to our global family, the Friedkin Group.”

    Incoming executive chairman Marc Watts said “providing immediate financial stability to the club has been a key priority”.

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    “While restoring Everton to its rightful place in the Premier League table will take time, today is the first step in that journey,” he added.

    British-Iranian businessman Moshiri bought a 49.9 per cent stake in Everton in 2016, later substantially increasing his stake.

    He welcomed the deal, saying: “I truly believe that the transaction with the Friedkin Group is the best outcome for the club and its future success.”

    American investment firm 777 Partners were unable to complete a deal earlier this year while John Textor, who has a share in Crystal Palace, had previously been in the frame.

    The Liverpool-based club posted losses of just under £400 million for the four years between 2019 and 2023.

    Everton have twice been sanctioned under the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules in the past 13 months, and had eight points in total deducted last season.

    The club have been ever present in the English top flight for the past 70 years but have flirted with relegation in recent seasons.

    They are currently 16th in the Premier League table, just three points above the relegation zone.

    Sean Dyche’s side host second-placed Chelsea on Sunday.

    Despite their recent struggles, Everton are one of England’s most historic clubs. Only Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have won more top-flight titles than their total of nine.

    But they were last crowned champions of England in 1987 and have not won a major trophy since 1995.

    Everton are putting the finishing touches to a new stadium and are preparing to leave Goodison Park, which has been the club’s home since 1892.

    The Everton Fan Advisory Board (FAB) said supporters can now look forward with “hope and optimism”.

    “Notwithstanding the development of our exceptional new home on the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey, our recent history has been clouded by relegation battles, financial uncertainty, failed ownership bids, a leadership vacuum and unjust sporting sanctions,” said a FAB statement.

     “Today’s announcement provides the opportunity for Evertonians to once again look forward with hope and optimism.”

  • EPL: Everton vs Liverpool called off because of storm

    EPL: Everton vs Liverpool called off because of storm

    The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has been postponed because of adverse weather during Storm Darragh. 

    An amber weather warning for strong winds was issued for Merseyside on Saturday morning amid the threat of disruptive conditions. 

    Everton said the game was called off on safety grounds after a meeting between both clubs and representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council.

    “Whilst we appreciate this will be deeply disappointing for supporters, the safety of fans, staff and players is of paramount importance,” an Everton statement read. 

    The match was due to kick off at 12:30 GMT and be the final league derby between the two teams at Goodison before Everton move into a new stadium in 2025. 

    Liverpool are seven points clear of Chelsea and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table, with both those teams set to play on Sunday – at Tottenham and Fulham respectively.

    Sean Dyche’s Everton are 15th in the top flight, five points clear of the relegation places. 

    Storm Darragh has already caused disruption to numerous sporting events this weekend.

    Two Championship fixtures – Cardiff v Watford and Plymouth v Oxford – have been postponed, as has the League One game between Bristol Rovers and Bolton Wanderers.

    Race meetings at Chepstow and Aintree have also been abandoned. 

    Millions of people in parts of Wales and south-west England have been told to stay at home to avoid danger during Storm Darragh.

    Forecasters have warned of winds of up to 90mph in some parts, while the Met Office issued its highest-level red warning to cover areas of western and southern Wales. 

    Tens of thousands of homes are without power in south Wales and western England.