Premier League news: Everton boss David Moyes backs Toffees squad after dramatic Man Utd draw
Everton manager David Moyes has admitted that he must find a way to make his small squad work after a poor summer transfer window.
The Toffees twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, with Tyrique George and Ainsley Maitland-Niles cancelling out strikes from Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško.
Everton news: Fan group The 1878s releases statement criticising Toffees’ disastrous transfer window
Everton fan group The 1878s has released a statement strongly criticising the Premier League side’s disappointing summer transfer dealings.
Despite manager David Moyes insisting on the need for additions to his squad, the Everton hierarchy sanctioned more departures than arrivals – leaving the Toffees with one recognised striker in Thierno Barry.
Everton news: Folarin Balogun sensationally axes £40m deal to leave Toffees short on striker options
Everton find themselves in a difficult position after missing out on Monaco striker Folarin Balogun at the end of a chaotic summer transfer deadline day.
Thierno Barry is now David Moyes’ only recognised striker, although Jack Grealish and Ainsley Maitland-Niles were at least brought in to bolster the midfield.
Carabao Cup news: Everton to face Wolves in third round after Thierno Barry hat-trick buries Preston
Everton cruised into the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday after battering EFL Championship side Preston North End 4-0 at Deepdale.
Frenchman Thierno Barry proved decisive for the Toffees as he scored a sublime hat-trick before assisting summer signing Brennan Johnson for the fourth.
Everton news: Toffees outclass Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson to start Premier League season in style
Everton started the new Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, securing their first opening-round win in five years.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall opened the scoring in the first half at the Hill Dickinson Stadium before Thierno Barry sealed all three points after the interval.
Premier League news: Everton boss David Moyes makes transfer plea ahead of Crystal Palace clash
Everton manager David Moyes says the club are still looking to add several more players before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.
The Toffees have made five permanent signings so far, with two of those deals for players who were previously on loan, spending around £74 million in the process. Despite that activity, Moyes is desperate to further strengthen his squad ahead of what is expected to be another gruelling Premier League season.
Premier League news: Could Harrison Armstrong be Everton’s next superstar in the making?
At just 19 years of age, Harrison Armstrong has already made 16 appearances for Everton in the Premier League, with most of them coming towards the back end of last season.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady assesses how the 2026/27 campaign could be Armstrong’s chance to solidify his place in the Toffees midfield.
Premier League analysis: Is David Moyes’ time at Everton running out?
David Moyes’ Everton side go into the 2026-27 season after finishing in a mediocre 13th place, picking up just one win in their final eight games.
Is this a sign of things to come for the Toffees?
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Grady looks ahead to the potential season for Everton and what life could look like with under-pressure manager David Moyes.
Premier League news: Aston Villa suffer title setback as Everton claim surprise 1-0 victory at Villa Park
Aston Villa’s hopes of tightening the Premier League title race were dealt a blow as Everton secured a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Sunday to bring the home side’s impressive winning run to an end.
In front of a passionate crowd, it was Thierno Barry who made the difference, scoring the only goal of the game in the 59th minute following a lapse in Villa’s usually resolute defence.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on the key moments from the game.
Premier League news: Five key takeaways from Everton’s narrow defeat to Arsenal at Hill Dickinson
Everton suffered a 1-0 home defeat to league leaders Arsenal on Saturday as a first-half penalty from Viktor Gyökeres proved to be the difference, but the Toffees will nevertheless be in the top half of the table at Christmas for the first time since 2020.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea assesses the key points from the clash.
Man Utd lose to 1-0 Everton: Two steps forward, two steps back for Ruben Amorim’s men
Read on as Sports News Blitz’s Manchester United resident, Robert Bore, reflects on a disappointing home result against former manager David Moyes.
Everton vs Crystal Palace - Five key takeaways as Everton end Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run
A last-minute goal from Everton’s Jack Grealish brought to an end the Eagles’ club-record winning run at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Iliman Ndiaye brought the Toffees level from the penalty spot after Daniel Munoz had given Palace a deserved lead going into the break.
It was a game where Palace could have been out of sight, but Everton took full advantage of their profligacy in front of goal and remained unbeaten at their new home.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea takes a look at the five key takeaways from Sunday’s match.
Merseyside derby analysis - Five things we learned from Everton’s loss to Liverpool
A second-half strike from Idrissa Gana Gueye was not enough to cancel out Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike’s first-half goals as Everton fell to a 2-1 defeat in the 247th Merseyside Derby.
Everton suffered their second defeat of the season, with their city rivals maintaining their 100% start to the season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea gives his five key takeaways from the match.
Everton vs Aston Villa: Five things we learned from Everton’s goalless draw with Aston Villa
Everton extended their unbeaten run to three league matches following a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Toffees boss David Moyes expressed his delight with Everton’s performance and believes they were the better team throughout.
Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea explores five takeaways from the match.
Everton vs Aston Villa - Five key battles and score prediction ahead of the Premier League clash
Everton are looking to continue their fine start to the season as they host Aston Villa at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
David Moyes’ side have won their last two league matches and sit in fifth heading into the fourth Premier League matchday.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea previews the game, and highlights the key battles to watch out for.
Everton news: 10 fixtures for Toffees fans to relish in 2025/26 as Hill Dickinson Stadium opens
The forthcoming Premier League campaign sees Everton manager David Moyes start his first full season since returning to the club in January and the Toffees begin life at their shiny new 52,888-seater Hill Dickinson Stadium on the banks of the River Mersey.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea looks at 10 fixtures for Everton fans to relish in 2025/26.
Liverpool news: Reds edge closer to title with Merseyside derby win despite PGMOL controversy
Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night to edge one step closer to the Premier League title.
Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess offers his thoughts on the close encounter.
Liverpool vs Everton analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The Merseyside derby is back at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Liverpool losing only one of their last 24 league derbies at Anfield.
This game is the 246th meeting between the two clubs in all competitions, the most played fixture in English football history.
The rescheduled derby earlier in the season was one of the matches of the season, resulting in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Liverpool enter the match 12 points clear at the top whereas Everton are unbeaten in nine league games.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles which will decide the outcome of the derby, including a look at the managerial head to head showdown.
Everton vs West Ham analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Newly-crowned Premier League Manager of the Month David Moyes comes face-to-face with the club he left in the summer as his Everton side takes on Graham Potter’s West Ham.
Both sides are looking to create further ground between themselves and the bottom three.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea gives his five key battles and score prediction.
Man Utd news: Shocking Red Devils sneak undeserved draw at Everton
A shocking Manchester United side somehow came from two goals down to sneak an undeserved 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through another turd of a performance from Ruben Amorim and his witless wonders.