Everton wrap up another roller-coaster season with a trip to the Northeast where they will face a Newcastle Utd side still desperate to secure Champions League qualification with a win on Sunday.
The last season at Goodison Park at times really plumbed uncharted depths under Sean Dyche but it will be completed with Everton finishing 13th in the Premier League, well above the relegation zone, thanks to a remarkable turnaround in fortunes overseen by David Moyes.
But decisions must be made on a host of players whose loan or contract deals are due ot terminate in the summer. Two loan players who have spent the final weeks of the season out injured, Orel Managala and Jesper Lindstrom, seem certain to return to their parent clubs, while it has been confirmed that Abdoulaye Docoure, Ashley Young, Joao Virginia and Asmir Begovic will all be leaving the club, but could still be part of the squad on Sunday.
As for the rest on the list, “We’ll put something out on Monday,” said David Moyes in his Friday press conference, explaining his players’ contract situations.
And on the injury front, it’s no surprise that Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman will miss this final-day clash after they both sustained injuries last weekend. Tim Iroegbunam isn’t available either. “We’ve also picked up an injury to Tim in training, an adductor injury, that will probably keep him out for a few weeks,” added Moyes.
As for the opposition, it appears that Alexander Isak is a major doubt. Joelinton, Lewis Hall and Matt Targett will be missing.
Kick-Off: 4 pm BST, Sunday 25 May 2025
Referee: Tony Harrington.
Assistants: Dan Cook, Sam Lewis.
Fourth Official: Tom Neild
Video Assistant Referee: Paul Tierney.
Assistant VAR: Wade Smith.