Everton unveiled an expensive new recruit before kick-off and welcomed back Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the first time in four months but any thoughts of a fresh start for Rafael Benítez were quashed by Brighton’s first ever victory at Goodison Park.Grah…
Premier League fans’ January transfer window wish lists
Dusan Vlahovic to Spurs? Raphinha to Liverpool? Supporters set out their hopes for the monthAfter a surprisingly lavish summer it’s hard to see Silent Stan sliding down the chimney with a bag full of swag for a January blowout. But, unless Gabriel Mart…
Premier League fans’ half-term reports, part one: Arsenal to Leicester
Fans rate the best and worst of the season so far – the stars, the flops and what needs to change in 2022Part two: Liverpool to WolvesGoing into Boxing Day in fourth is more than we could have hoped after our worst start ever. The recovery has definite…
Everton set to make third attempt to sign Rangers’ Nathan Patterson
Rafael Benitez failed with £9m bid for right-back in the summerEverton close to signing £18m left-back Vitaliy MykolenkoEverton are expected to renew efforts to sign Nathan Patterson from Rangers in January when Rafael Benítez hopes to strengthen both …
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Manchester United travel to Chelsea under Michael Carrick, Leeds’ impressive young goalkeeper has another tough evening ahead and Newcastle have decisions to make“Why are you playing Fred?” That’s the question Roy Keane wanted to ask while pinning Ole …
Premier League fans rate the season so far. Part one: Arsenal to Leicester
Fans on the best and worst of the opening stages – top performers, biggest mistakes and funniest momentsPart two: Liverpool to WolvesBest performance so far? The first half against Spurs. I had to dash home to watch a replay to make sure I hadn’t dream…
James Rodríguez and Everton was always a beautiful doomed marriage
The playmaker has gone to Qatar after becoming an expensive spare part at a club both right and wrong to sign himJames Rodríguez has gone to Qatar in search of work, although unlike many others who have made the trip before him he can at least keep his…
QPR’s perfect penalties sink Everton and leave Benítez staring into space
Seny Dieng thought that he had given QPR the edge. So did the majority inside a stadium that pulsed to the raucous beat of an enthralling Carabao Cup tie, including a pitch invader who made it as far as the centre circle, despite looking a little unste…
Everton v Burnley: Premier League – live!
Minute-by-minute updates from the 8pm BST kick-offBenítez faces return to austerity with losses constraining clubGet in touch! Email Will or tweet him with your thoughts 8.38pm BST 38 mins: Barnes is penalised for offside but, for good measure, pushes…
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Raphaël Varane’s Manchester United debut and Romelu Lukaku’s desire to show Liverpool what he is made ofRomelu Lukaku’s first eight league games against Liverpool, when he was a much rawer prospect, yielded five goals, with Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel …