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Kean's absence from Saints game due to disciplinary action

Moise Kean was dropped from the squad to face Southampton last Saturday because he breached club rules, it has been revealed.

U23s held by Plymouth Argyle

The Everton U23s played out a 1-1 draw with Plymouth Argyle in the Premier League Cup at Southport this afternoon.

Richarlison secures precious away win at struggling Saints

Everton won away from home for the first time since March as Richarlison got Marco Silva’s side over a line against a woeful Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium.

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Cannon scores two for Everton U18s

Everton U18s secured a solid win over Blackburn Rovers at Finch Farm on Saturday morning.

Southampton vs Everton

Everton make the long trek down to the south coast for the third time this season as they take on fellow strugglers Southampton.

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Premier League: Brighton penalty decision was wrong

In a revelation that will come as no consolation to Everton, the League officials have admitted privately that the penalty awarded by VAR against Michael Keane at the Amex stadium a fortnight ago should not have been given.

Silva: We will fight on

Marco Silva has called and his players to show strength in the face of adversity in the form of injuries to key players and baffling refereeing decisions.

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Is Marco Silva mis-using Moise Kean?

It’s looking like another season of disappointment on the blue half of Merseyside and arguably the biggest casualty so far is Moise Kean.

Richarlison encouraged by Silva to stay on his feet

Marco Silva says that he and his coaching staff are working with Richarlison to deal with the rigours of the Premier League and ensure that he tries to stay on his feet.

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Gomes thanks Blues for 'unconditional support'

André Gomes has thanked the Everton community for its support this week as he begins his recovery from the fracture dislocation of his ankle he sustained on Sunday.

U21s held by Crewe

Everton's Under-21s played out a 2-2 against Crewe this evening in the Leasing.com Trophy, booking their place in the next round.

Son red card rescinded by FA

The Football Association have upheld an appeal by Tottenham Hotspur and rescinded the straight red card awarded to Son Hueng-min for the tackle on André Gomes that led to the Portuguese breaking his ankle in Sunday's match at Goodison Park.

Gomes expected to make a full recovery following surgery

Updated André Gomes underwent surgery on his injured leg on Monday after tests revealed he sustained a fracture dislocation to his right ankle during the 1-1 draw with Tottenham.

Blues to invest in Grassroots Football Development Fund

Everton will help deliver a significant cash injection into grassroots football in the Liverpool City Region over the next three years.

Unsatisfying draw over-shadowed by Gomes's horror injury

Cenk Tosun rescued a point for Everton in stoppage time but a result that may provide a further reprieve for Marco Silva was marred by a sickening injury to André Gomes.

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Tosun: Everybody is so sad for Gomes

Cenk Tosun has described how he tried to comfort André Gomes after his team-mate was left with a broken ankle following a reckless tackle by Tottenham’s Son Hueng-min in the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park today.

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin personifies Everton's purgatory – is it player's or manager's fault?

JJ Bull writes: “At 22-years-old, Dominic Calvert-Lewin can, and most likely will, improve, but his grand total of three goals in eight games (six in 35 last season) isn’t that of a lethal finisher and just like Everton, it’s not clear exactly what he’s best at. In a way, he perfectly personifies the purgatory that Everton find themselves trapped in.”

Liverpool U23s 2 - 1 Everton U23s

Everton U23s lost to Liverpool at their academy this afternoon.

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'You are tested by the Lord... now I feel good about myself'

"After a tricky start to life at Everton, now Yerry Mina is hitting all the right notes," writes Dominic King.

Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur

Everton look to build on Tuesday’s win over Watford in the Carabao Cup when they take on Spurs at Goodison Park this weekend

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Everton drawn against Leicester in last eight

Everton were handed another home tie in the draw for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after being paired with Leicester City.

New official Supporters’ Club will ensure Evertonians serving in UK Armed Forces stay close to the club

Everton’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday marks the Blues' official Remembrance fixture – and the first public engagement of a new Supporters’ Club for serving military personnel.

Blues launch environmental awareness campaign

Everton have launched a new campaign to raise environmental awareness and explore new ways to make a positive impact on the planet.

Everton U23s draw 1-1 with PSV

Everton U23s took on PSV U23s in the Premier League International Cup on Wednesday night. The match kicked off at 7pm at Haig Avenue in Southport and finished in a 1-1 draw.

Blues' quality finally tells against Watford

Everton are into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after eventually prevailing against struggling Watford thanks to Mason Holgate’s breakthrough 18 minutes from time.

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Everton vs Watford

Everton look to the Carabao Cup again this evening to lift them out of their Premier League doldrums as Watford come to Goodison Park.

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Holgate: We're 100% behind the manager

Mason Holgate has voiced his support for beleaguered Everton boss Marco Silva and cites the last two performances as evidence that things will improve under the Portuguese.

Bernard suffers knee ligament injury

Everton's attacking midfield star Bernard has been diagnosed with a grade 2 medial knee ligament injury, the club have announced.

Kenwright offered £1m to help save Bury

Bill Kenwright tried to help save Bury from expulsion from the Football League by offering the stricken club £1m of his own money but was foiled by financial regulations.

Silva baffled by VAR inconsistencies

Marco Silva revealed his frustration with the Video Assistant Referee decision that helped cancel out his side’s lead yesterday at Brighton

VAR travesty triggers more away-day pain for Everton

Everton fell to their sixth defeat in nine games after a hugely controversial decision by Video Assistant Referee Lee Mason spurred Brighton to a 3-2 victory courtesy of Lucas Digne’s own goal

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Everton U23s vs Chelsea — Postponed

Everton U23s take on Chelsea in Southport, with the kick-off at 2 pm on Saturday 26 October.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton

Everton travel to the south coast this weekend for a clash with Brighton that will be intriguing in the wake of the Blues’ 2-0 victory over West Ham last Saturday.

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Schneiderlin challenges ‘negative’ tag

Morgan Schneiderlin has moved to address what he feels are some misconceptions about his role in the Everton side.

High praise for Silva from Digne

Lucas Digne has hailed Marco Silva as one of the best coaches he has worked with and says that the Portuguese’s build-up to Saturday’s win over West Ham was “perfect”.

Garcia pens first Everton deal

U18s forward Rafael Garcia has signed a professional contract with Everton tat ties him to the club until 2022.

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Goodison Park – where games for the people are still played

"The authentic football experience that characterised the 1950s, 60s and 70s is hard to find, but Everton’s Goodison Park encapsulates some of the endearing elements from a gentler, less commercially-driven era. Goodison is still something of an old fashioned football home that acts as a magnet for the local blue and white-scarved population."

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Silva’s gambles paid off in the biggest game of his time at Everton

Greg O'Keeffe analyses the demeanour of the man on whose shoulders so much pressure had built prior to Saturday's win over West Ham at Goodison Park.

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Dutch pundit's bizarre rant at Marcel Brands

The Echo are carrying a bizarre attack on Marcel Brands and his transfer record from a relatively unknown Dutch pundit, former international for the Netherlands, Wim Kieft. The issue, however, seems to be about PSV players picked by Brands who didn't make the grade.

Silva: I was calm before Hammers win

Marco Silva says that he wasn’t concerned in the run-up to Saturday’s win over West Ham United that arrested a four-match losing streak and lifted Everton out of the relegation zone.

Everton relieve pressure on Silva with gutsy win over West Ham

Everton handed Marco Silva a massive victory over West Ham as the Portuguese’s changes and a renewed hunger bore fruit in a 2-0 win at Goodison Park.

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Silva not thinking about losing his job

Marco Silva says that concerns over losing his job aren’t on his mind as he prepares for the visit of West Ham this afternoon, a match he himself labelled as ”must-win”.

U18s secure fine win away at Wolves

Everton Under-18s stormed to a 3-0 victory at Wolves on Saturday. Lewis Dobbin's second-half double secured a comprehensive victory in the Midlands after Bobby Carroll's 17th-minute strike gave Everton a strong platform on which to build.

U23s go behind after fine strike by Ellis Simms

Everton Under-23s, previously undefeated in Premier League 2, were beaten 4-1 at Derby County on Friday night.

Winter fixtures rescheduled

Six of Everton's games in November, December and January have been moved to accommodate live broadcast.

Everton dedicate Hammers fixture to Children in Need

Everton’s fixture against West Ham United tomorrow is being dedicated to BBC Children in Need to raise awareness and funds for the national charity.

Dyson forced to retire at just 23

Everton academy graduate and former Under-23s striker Calum Dyson has had to hang up his boots prematurely due an irreparable ankle injury.

Gbamin return delayed by a further 3 months

Everton will be without Jean-Philippe Gbamin until the New Year after the Ivorian midfielder was forced to undergo surgery on his right quadriceps.

Coleman sent off again as Irish lose to Swiss

Seamus Coleman saw red for two bookable offences for the second time in the space of 10 days in Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in Geneva.

Moise Kean a finalist on Goldenboy list

Everton's Moise Kean has been named in the final shortlist for this year's Golden Boy award.

Keane struggles as England lose to Czech Republic

Michael Keane and Jordan Pickford were on duty for England tonight in Euro 2020 qualifying but ended up on the wrong end of a 2-1 score line in Prague.

Silva laments travel toll on Richarlison

Marco Silva has spoken of the strain that Richarlison’s international commitments place on the Brazilian and how they have affected his form in the early part of the season.

Howard named as Everton ambassador in the USA

Everton have announced that Tim Howard will be the club’s first International Ambassador in the United States of America.

Delph withdraws from England squad

Fabian Delph has been forced to pull out of the England squad with a hamstring strain sustained in the defeat to Burnley on Saturday.

Sidibé drafted into France squad

Djibril Sidibé has been recalled to the French national side after Leo Dubois was forced to withdraw through injury.

Silva: I’m not worried

Marco Silva says that while neither he nor his players are happy with recent results or Everton’s position in the table, he isn’t concerned about his ability to rouse the team from its early-season slump.

U23s come unstuck at Fulham

To round out a dreadful weekend for the club at all upper levels, Everton Under-23s began their defence of the Premier League Cup with a narrow 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday.

Coleman sees red as Blues lose fourth straight game

Everton and Marco Silva lurched further towards a state of crisis with a fourth successive defeat as they lost narrowly to Burnley at Turf Moor.

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Liverpool thrash U18s 6 - 1 at Finch Farm

Everton U18s take on Liverpool as their U18 Premier League season continues to develop well, with an unbeaten record to their credit, and a slew of goals scored.

Burnley vs Everton

Everton will make the short trip up the road to Burnley this weekend for a match that has taken on huge significance for their season

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Delph gets England call-up

Fabian Delph's return to fitness and his performances for Everton have earned him a recall to the England national side.

Everton U21s beat Burton in Leasing.com Trophy

Goals from Ellis Simms and Antony Evans earned the Blues an excellent Leasing.com Trophy win at Burton Albion on Tuesday.

Grateful Mina feeling more settled at Everton

Yerry Mina has thanked Marco Silva, his fellow players and Everton’s fans in helping him finally feel like he belongs at the club.

Ferguson and Royle start first Everton-themed 5k

Everton legends Duncan Ferguson and Joe Royle will be the special guests at the start line of the first Everton-themed 5k in October.

SportPesa pull the plug on business in Kenya

SportPesa, Everton's shirt sponsor, have ceased operations in Kenya for what they deem to be the hostile environment created by that country's government.

Everton out-matched by Champions City

Everton fell to their fourth defeat in their last five Premier League games as Manchester City proved too strong at Goodison Park.

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Everton vs Manchester City

Everton host the reigning champions at Goodison Park this afternoon hoping to spring a surprise and reignite their Premier League season.

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'Deadline day was crazy – I was stuck on a boat in Dubai'

Alex Iwobi tells Paul Joyce about his madcap rush back to shore to seal unlikely Everton switch on transfer deadline day

U18s beat Sunderland in PL Cup

Everton U18s beat Sunderland 1-0 in their PL Cup group game on Saturday.

Walcott cleared after taking blow to the head against City

Theo Walcott was back at Goodison Park shortly after the final whistle of this evening’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City following a precautionary hospital visit to check for concussion.

U23s come back to tie with Man City

Everton Under-23s came from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in Premier League 2 to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

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How Everton came to be a club forever yearning for a new dawn

How Everton would love to emulate their rivals this weekend, a Manchester City side that have shed their status as the second team in town and leapfrogged United on the pitch and in terms of trophies and glory

Fast start propels Everton into the last 16

Everton eased the pressure on their shoulders from their faltering league campaign with a solid victory at Hillsborough thanks to a brace from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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Everton draw Watford in last 16 of EFL Cup

Everton have been handed a home draw against Watford in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in tonight's draw.

Silva praises Blues after important cup win

Marco Silva was pleased with a job done well at Hillsborough this evening as Everton booked passage to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

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What's going wrong at Everton?

Greg O'Keeffe looks at the problems that have led to the Blues' dramatic under-performance in the first six games of the new Premier League season but notes that while he continues to retain the players' favour and there is little appetite at the club for further upheaval in the dugout, Marco Silva must find solutions to their wider concerns, as the problems, and the pressure, mount.

Anti-racism banner part of Everton's 'Kick It Out' matchday

The fan-funded anti-racism banner inspired by Moise Kean’s experiences in Italy will be unveiled ahead of Everton's home fixture against Manchester City this Saturday.

Strong support for Everton's vision for Bramley-Moore Dock

An overwhelming majority of Evertonians have a favourable opinion of the initial designs of Everton FC’s proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock according to ToffeeWeb’s latest reader poll.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Everton

Everton travel to Hillsborough for a Carabao Cup third round tie that has taken on huge significance for manager Marco Silva following Saturday’s shock home defeat to Sheffield United.

Everton – Howard's Way trailer released

A brand-new feature-length documentary release about Everton’s greatest ever manager and the success he oversaw in the 1980s is soon to be released at the cinema and on home entertainment in November.

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Stumbling Everton need to make better use of Iwobi

After the former Arsenal man was left out of the starting XI to face Sheffield United, Michael Cox writes that Marco Silva must surely find a place in his otherwise disjointed attack for a player who specialises in knitting everything together.

Silva tells his players to 'be Everton' in crucial cup clash

Marco Silva has called on his players to produce a reaction to Saturday’s horrendous performance against Sheffield United when they resume their Carabao Cup campaign tomorrow.

Delph: We need to look in the mirror

Fabian Delph says that Everton’s players need to shoulder their share of the blame for Saturday’s dire reverse against Sheffield United.

Fortress Goodison crumbles amid torrid display against Blades

Everton slumped to their their third defeat in four games, their first at home since March, on the back of a dreadful performance against newly-promoted Sheffield United.

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Silva rues more costly errors from 'nervous' Everton

Marco Silva blamed more defensive mistakes and a poor second-half performance for Everton’s shocking 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United this afternoon.

U18s win away at Man Utd

Evans wins it late for Everton U23s

Everton's Under-23s beat Brighton & Hove Albion's development side 2-1 as Antony Evans smashed home a winner at the death.

Everton vs Sheffield United

Everton are back at home this weekend hoping to use their Goodison Park fortress to get them back to winning ways after last Sunday’s huge disappointment at Bournemouth.

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Gomes out of Blades clash

Everton will be without André Gomes for a second game after Marco Silva confirmed that the midfielder is ruled out of tomorrow’s meeting with Sheffield United through injury.

Silva: Lookman was in my plans but he didn't want to stay

Marco Silva has opened up about his regrets that Everton weren’t able to keep hold of Ademola Lookman this summer.

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Tim Cahill and the art of heading in the Premier League

"Before every game, my analysis was important. I wanted to know who the weakest centre-back was. I timed my runs, and ran off the shoulder of the weaker defender."

Blues announce partnership deal with Monster Energy

Everton have today announced a new partnership with global drinks giant Monster Energy.

U23s beat Blackburn Rovers

Everton's Under-23s returned to action this evening and came out with a 2-1 win over Blackburn thanks to an Ellis Simms winner.

Familiar frailties dog Everton in dismal defeat at Bournemouth

Everton’s away woes continued with another shoddy defensive performance on their travels that condemned them to a 3-1 defeat at the Vitality Stadium.

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Silva: We have a lot of work to do

Marco Silva says that his players need to eradicate the mistakes and focus if they are to finally start winning matches away from home on a consistent basis.

Bournemouth vs Everton

Everton are on the south coast this weekend to face Bournemouth as the Premier League programme resumes following the first international break of the season.

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Richarlison has fonder memories to cherish

Ahead of the Bournemouth game, Marco Silva wants Richarlison to remember the first time he visited the Vitality Stadium – and scored a vital goal in a 2-0 win — for Watford.

U18s smash TEN past Sunderland

Everton Under-18s were really in the mood at Finch Farm today, smashing 10 goals past Sunderland.

If You Know Your History 5k Run

Everton in the Community has partnered with race organisers BTR Liverpool to host the city’s first-ever Everton-themed 5k run.

Mina fined over betting advert

Yerry Mina has been fined £10,000 and warned over his future conduct after accepting a misconduct charge in relation to a breach of FA betting rules.

Keane atones for early error in goalfest against Kosovo

Michael Keane and Jordan Pickford had an eventful evening down on the south coast as England prevailed 5-3 over Kosovo at St Mary’s Stadium.

Kean on target in Italy U21s' rout of Luxembourg

Moise Kean scored a penalty during his 45 minutes of action for Italy Under-21s this evening while Cenk Tosun struck twice for Turkey's senior side.

‘Outstanding’ Davies helps Under-21s to another win

Tom Davies played the full 90 again for England Under-21s this evening and helped Aidy Boothroyd’s side to a 2-0 win over Kosovo

New hotel planned near Bramley-Moore Dock

A planning application has been submitted for a new 8-storey hotel, which would be located just next to Sandhills station — the closest on the Merseyrail network to Everton's planned new home at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Blues duo play as England saunter to win over Bulgaria

Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane both played the full 90 minutes for England as they beat Bulgaria 4-0 at Wembley

Richarlison and Mina head-to-head in Miami

Brazil and Colombia met in an international friendly in Miami this evening with Everton stars Richarlison and Yerry Mina in the starting line-ups for their respective countries.

Everton Women drop the 'Ladies' tag

Everton's women's team will no longer be referred to as Everton Ladies and will instead be known simply as Everton.

Davies captains England U21s to victory

Tom Davies wore the skipper's armband and played the full 90 minutes as England U21s come back from a goal down to beat Turkey in their first match of 2021 European Championship qualifying.

Keane aims to keep improving

Michael Keane believes he will only get better as a defender for club and country now that he has a settled role in what is a more stable Everton team than when he first arrived.

Bolasie joins Sporting on loan

Yannick Bolasie's search for a club for this season has ended in Lisbon after he agreed a deal with Sporting on loan.

Everton hold their nerve to win gripper against Wolves

Everton stretched their winning sequence at home to six games as they edged Wolves in a pulsating encounter at Goodison Park thanks to Richarlison’s terrific header

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Man City too strong for U18s

After their enterprising goal spree last weekend, Everton U18s were brought back down to earth at the City Academy

Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Boosted by a job successfully done in the second round of the Carabao Cup, Everton return to Premier League action on Sunday with the visit of Wolves

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U23s Smash eight past Southampton

Everton Under-23s produced a devastating exhibition of attacking football to beat Southampton 8-2 in a remarkable Premier League 2 clash on Friday night.

Mirallas leaves Everton for Antwerp

Kevin Mirallas has joined Royal Antwerp in a permanent deal, ending a seven-year association with Everton.

Connolly joins Lincoln

Callum Connolly has secured another loan opportunity by signing for last night's League Cup opponents Lincoln City until the end of the season.

Everton hold off spirited Lincoln challenge

Everton recovered from the worst possible start at Sincil Bank to eventually see off the League One Imps thanks in part to Alex Iwobi's first goal for the club.

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Everton draw Wednesday in the next round of the Carabao Cup

Everton must travel to Hillsborough in the third round of the League Cup following this evening's draw.

Silva pleased with Everton's attitude against Lincoln

Marco Silva was impressed by his players' personality and professionalism in their 4-2 victory over Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup this evening.

Lincoln City vs Everton

Everton are in Carabao Cup action this evening as they travel to Lincoln City looking to redeem themselves somewhat for Friday’s dispiriting defeat at Aston Villa.

U21s edge Mansfield Town on penalties

An Everton U21 side opened their EFL Trophy campaign on Tuesday night with a bonus point against Mansfield Town after winning on penalties.

Gbamin facing extended lay-off

Updated Everton fear that Jean-Philippe Gbamin will be out for up to three months after suffering a serious thigh injury in training.

Hornby secures Belgium loan move

Everton have confirmed that Under-23 striker Fraser Hornby has joined Belgian side KV Kortrijk on loan for the remainder of the season.

Lössl a doubt for League Cup trip to Lincoln

Everton are hopeful that Jonas Lössl will recover in time from a calf problem to be in contention for a starting role against Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening.

7-3 goalfest for the U18s

West Brom, who were beaten 10-0 last season by Everton U18s, did better this time in the share of goals: they only lost 7-3 this time.

Missed chances cost sluggish Everton at Villa Park

Everton passed up the chance to temporarily take top spot in the Premier League for the first time in 12 years as they were beaten 2-0 by a spirited Aston Villa

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Silva: Not the best display but we deserved more

Marco Silva admitted that his side didn’t play especially well at Villa Park but argued they didn’t deserve to lose given the chances they created.

U23s score late to draw 2-2 at The Emirates

Anthony Gordon scored late on to rescue a point for Everton at the Emirates.

Everton launch new third strip

Everton have revealed the club’s third kit for the 2019-20 season, a navy blue number with lighter blue detailing.

Calvert-Lewin accepts responsibility of being Everton No 9

Dominic Calvert-Lewin says that it is an honour not a burden to wear the iconic No 9 jersey at Everton.

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Aston Villa vs Everton

Everton travel to Aston Villa tomorrow night with top spot in the Premier league beckoning, if only for a few hours.

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Moise Kean: How did Everton land deal for superstar youngster?

Phil McNulty explains how the Toffees secured the signature of one of Europe's brightest young talents, and why former PSV director of football Brands is central to an effective recruitment process.

Fixtures announced for renamed EFL Trophy

Fixture dates for Everton Academy’s group stage matches in the newly named Leasing.com Trophy have been announced.

Everton U18s in Group C of PL Cup

Everton Under-18s have been drawn in Group C of the PL Cup alongside Sunderland, Norwich and Fulham.

Everton’s youngest Season Ticket Member attends first game at Goodison

Four-month-old Freddie attended his first game at Goodison Park this weekend – as the Club’s youngest Season Ticket Member for 2019/20.

Silva hopeful regarding Digne's injury

Marco Silva has hinted that his decision to substitute Lucas Digne in the second half of Saturday’s win over Watford was more of a precautionary measure.

Everton U19s come 3rd in the Otten Cup

An Under-19 side representing Everton headed Group A of the Otten Cup in Amsterdam at the weekend against some well known clubs and got as far as the semi-finals.

U23s goalless again at Wolves

Everton U23s failed to score for their second PL2 fixture as Nico Hansen kept Wolves at bay

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Bernard strike the difference as Everton edge Watford

Everton ground out an important victory in their first home game of the 2019-20 season thanks to Bernard’s early strike.

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Mickey Thomas: ‘They say the chemo may save me but it feels like it kills me'

The former Everton winger describes his fight against cancer.

Silva: No doubts that 'mature' Everton will improve

Marco Silva says he is sure that Everton will play better this season than they did against Watford today but he was pleased that his side were able to see out an important victory.

Everton vs Watford

Everton kick off their home programme of Premier League fixtures for the new season with the visit to Goodison Park of Watford

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Digne: We're building something at Everton

The Frenchman says with fresh competition in the squad, the Blues can improve on last season’s eighth-place finish if they can get off to a strong start.

Brands confident in Silva's ability to hone Blues squad

Marcel Brands has spoken of his faith in the manager's ability to get the best out of each player they bring into the club.

The People’s Project consultation visits Goodison Park for Watford Clash

Evertonians will get the chance to take a virtual reality (VR) tour of the Club’s proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock before the Blues’ opening home fixture of the Premier League season with Watford at Goodison Park on Saturday 17 August.

Loan Watch: Virginia's baptism of fire at Reading

Joao Virginia's loan spell at Reding has got off to a pretty rocky start with two defeats in their opening Championship games.

Brands happy with Everton's summer business

Marcel Brands says that he is satisfied with Everton’s work in the summer transfer window as he strikes all the right notes about ambition weighed against financial prudence

Iwobi: Everton offer was too good to turn down

Alex Iwobi says that he was lured to Everton by Marcel Brands and Marco Silva who promised him that there was a place for him at Goodison Park.

Everton rematch with Lincoln selected for TV

Everton and Lincoln City will meet in cup competition for the second season running following the Carabao Cup draw.

Onyekuru completes Monaco switch

Everton have sold Henry Onyekuru to AS Monaco for a fee that is officially undisclosed but is reported to be €13.5m, rising to €15m depending on appearances.

U23s draw with Leicester City

Everton Under-23s opened their defence of the Premier League 2 title with a drawn game against Leicester City in Southport tonight.

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Gbamin: I need to be faster

Jean-Philippe Gbamin has acknowledged that it will take him a little time to adapt to the speed and intensity of the Premier League after making his debut in Saturday’s goalless draw at Crystal Palace.

New season begins with frustrating draw

Everton and Palace ground out their second goalless encounter of the calendar year and the Blues will be ruing another two points that got away despite Morgan Schneiderlin's dismissal

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U18s beat Champions Derby County

Everton Under-18s kicked off their 2019-20 U18 Premier League (North) campaign with a fine win over reigning champions Derby County at USM Finch Farm on Saturday.

Silva hopeful over Gomes's prognosis

Marco Silva says that he and his team are hoping that André Gomes didn’t suffer any serious injury during today’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace vs Everton

Everton’s 2019-20 campaign kicks off at Selhurst Park this weekend in the aftermath of the Blues' attempts to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace

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Silva: Lack of defensive cover is a risk but I will manage

Marco Silva has tasked himself with mitigating what he admits was a risk by Everton not to sign another centre half this summer by getting the best out of the personnel at this disposal.

Moise Kean: Everton's latest striking sensation?

The Incognito Football blog offers some thoughts on what the 19-year-old striker might bring to Goodison following his move from Juventus

Silva vows to keep Schneiderlin at Everton this month

Marco Silva has ruled out any move away from Everton for Morgan Schneiderlin as he takes stock of his squad following the closure of the transfer window.

Everton confirm squad numbers for 2019-20

Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michael Keane are the main changes to last season while newcomers Alex Iwobi and Djibril Sidibé take 17 and 19 respectively.

SportPesa forced to cancel Africa-based sport sponsorship

SportPesa, the Kenya-based betting firm that is Everton FC's primary shirt sponsor, has announced that it is cancelling all sports sponsorships due to regulatory clampdowns in Africa.

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Alex Iwobi's movement and link play essential to Arsenal's rebuilding process

This article by Michael Cox outlines why Iwobi doesn't fit any traditional role and highlights the importance of his contributions in combination with Arsenal's full-backs under Unai Emery last season

Everton land Iwobi in £28m deal

Everton have secured the capture of Alex Iwobi from Arsenal in an eleventh-hour deal just prior to the closure of the transfer window.

Transfer Deadline Day

Everton have been foiled in their attempts to sign Wilfried Zaha but agreed a deal with Arsenal for Alex Iwobi.

Sheffield United sign Besic on loan

Muhamed Besic has gone out on loan again, this time to newly-promoted Sheffield United who will give him the opportunity to once more play in the Premier League.

Pennington joins Hull on loan

Matthew Pennington has signed for Hull City on loan for the season.

Deal for Rojo stalls over fee

Everton's bid to sign Marcos Rojo has been called off with Sky Sports News reporting that the Toffees were reluctant to meet Manchester United's asking price.

Sidibé joins Everton on loan

Everton have finalised a deal to bring Djibril Sidibé in on a season-long loan from AS Monaco.

Palace seal cut-price deal for McCarthy

Crystal Palace have concluded a deadline-beating deal for James McCarthy that sees the Ireland international leave Everton after six years with the club.

Fresh Everton bid expected after Zaha submits transfer request

Everton have reportedly had another enormous bid for Wilfried Zaha knocked back by Crystal Palace which has prompted the forward to officially ask for a transfer from Selhurst Park.

Big Club Survey: Everton still banging their head on the glass ceiling

Everton fans rightly argue that their rich history entitles them to be classed as a big club, but how does that translate into the modern era?

Everton Ladies sign up Lil-Lets as official supporter

Everton Ladies has partnered with feminine hygiene brand Lil-Lets for the 2019-20 season.

Go behind the scenes at Goodison with new-look stadium tours

Everton fans taking the 2019-20 Goodison Park tour will be among the first to walk down the stadium’s refurbished tunnel and view updated changing rooms and lounges.

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Everton FC: Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium

Now that the preliminary designs have been made public and the next phase of the consultation is underway, the architect behind the Blues' proposed new stadium provides his brief thoughts on the complexity of the build and the other unique challenges that Bramley-Moore Dock presents.

Kean vows to prove himself at Everton

The teenager says he is ready to bring the experience he has gained from playing at Juventus so he can repay Everton and the fans for the warm welcome he has received

Gbamin targets Europe as he looks ahead to maiden season with Everton

The 23-year-old spoke of how well he is settling into his new surroundings following his £23m transfer from Mainz during his first press official press conference

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Rooney to join Derby County as player/coach

Former Everton forward Wayne Rooney will join Derby County in a player/coach role next January.

Everton's PL International Cup opponents announced

Everton Under-23s have been grouped with Swansea City, FC Porto and Marcel Brands’s former club, PSV Eindhoven, in the 2019-20 Premier League International Cup.

Second Everton offer for Doucouré knocked back

Everton have had a follow-up bid of €40m for Abdoulaye Doucouré rejected by Watford who remain adamant the midfielder isn’t for sale.

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Remember the Name: Moise Kean

Everton's new signing, Moise Kean, in his own words during his Juventus days about his upbringing and hard-knocks football education in Asti.

Kean completes Everton move from Juventus

Everton have successfully landed exciting Italian striker Moise Kean from Juventus in a £25.1m deal.

Still no goals for hapless Everton attack

Everton's 7th and final pre-season test in Germany against Bundesliga side Werder Bremen ended goalless.

U23s defeat Wigan Athletic in last pre-season friendly

Everton under-23s beat a Wigan Athletic development side 3-1.

Broadhead goes out on loan

Burton Albion have signed Everton U23 forward Nathan Broadhead on loan for the coming season.

Gbamin seals £23m Everton move

Updated Everton have tied up the £23m transfer of Jean-Philippe Gbamin after the Mainz midfielder flew in to undergo a medical.

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Premier League 2019‑20 preview No 8: Everton

The Guardian's preview of Everton's season says Marco Silva has foundations to build on after some shrewd signings and they should be aiming for Europa League qualification.

West Ham game now a lunchtime kick-off

Everton have announced the Premier League clash with West Ham United has been brought forward for live TV broadcast.

Williams leaves for Wigan

Everton Under-23 midfielder Joe Williams has joined Wigan Athletic after the Blues let him go in a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

U23s match at Bamber Bridge called off

Everton Under-23s were set to play Northern Premier League side Bamber Bridge tonight but the game has been cancelled.

Kean's move to Everton imminent

Everton are set to land Italian striker Moise Kean from Juventus in a £29m deal according to reports.

Gueye sold to PSG

Idrissa Gueye’s spell with Everton is over after he completed the formalities on a £29m move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Everton may need to sign five players

Marco Silva says Everton may need to sign five more players before deadline day if the club are to do “better than last season”.

U23s win at Rhyl

Everton Under-23s continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 victory at Cymru North side Rhyl on Saturday afternoon.

Everton lose both Opel Cup games

Everton lost to Seville and then Mainz in a double-header pre-season mini-tournament for the Opel Cup.

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Woods and Harris leave the Everton Board

The Club have announced that Jon Woods and Deputy Chairman Keith Harris are leaving the Board of Directors.

Everton release first images of new stadium

The first visuals of Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock were unveiled at a special presentation on the eve of the second phase of its public consultation.

RB Leipzig complete signing of Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman has completed a permanent move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig from Everton for an undisclosed fee.

Blues run out at Wigan ends goalless

Everton's pre-season preparations continued this evening with a trip to the DW Stadium to play Wigan Atheltic.

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Mina charged by FA for appearing in betting advert

Yerry Mina has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for an alleged breach of betting regulations, the Everton defender having appeared in an advert for a gambling company.

Everton reveal away kit for 2019-20

Everton will be in salmon pink again when they wear their away colours this season after the club and Umbro unveiled the new second strip.

U23s pre-season win at Chorley

Everton Under-23s scored two second-half goals to earn a 2-0 win at National League Chorley in their third pre-season friendly on Tuesday night.

Sambou signs for Fortuna Sittard

Ex-Everton U23 striker Bassala Sambou has completed a move to Dutch club Fortuna Sittard after his Everton contract expired.

Reports: Lookman close to Leipzig move

Updated Red Bull Leipzig are on the verge of competing the long-awaited transfer of Ademola Lookman from Everton for an initial £16m according to reports.

Talk of Zouma transfer request played down

Reports that Kurt Zouma is to hand in a transfer request in order to force a move from Chelsea to Everton have been quashed by Sky.

Tough match for U23s vs Morecambe

Morecambe were a little too tough of a test for Everton's U23s, winning this pre-season friendly by a score of 3-1.

Gueye denied Afcon glory by Algeria

Idrissa Gueye and Senegal fell at the last hurdle in the Africa Cup of Nations, losing 1-0 to Algeria in the final.

Coleman header wins friendly against Monaco

Everton's Swiss pre-season sojourn wrapped up with a win against AS Monaco at Stad Saint-Marc.

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How gambling giant SportPesa made waves in Africa – and Premier League

Renowned for his journalism of the shadier side of football financing – although strangely remiss when it comes to Liverpool's sponsors, Standard Charter, and their controversial dealings – David Conn takes aim at Everton's Kenya-based sponsors.

Lampard: 'I want Zouma at Chelsea'

Frank Lampard has signalled his desire to keep Kurt Zouma at Stamford Bridge this season as Everton try to sign the defender on a full-time basis.

Bowler goes on loan with a new contract

Josh Bowler has signed a 1-year contract extension with Everton and agreed to a season-long loan with Championship team Hull City.

Fratelli Beretta and USM Holdings expand commercial partnership deals with Everton

Italian food giant Fratelli Beretta and USM Holdings have expanded their commercial partnership contracts with Everton FC.

Robinson joins Wigan

Antonee Robinson's move to Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee has been confirmed.

Everton to pitch docks regeneration to MPs

Representatives from Everton FC will travel to London this week to present their proposal to build a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock to the House of Commons.

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Jonjoe Kenny: Hoping for more gametime

Jonjoe Kenny made his Schalke debut in yesterday’s 2-2 friendly draw in Wattenscheid, coming on for the last 15 minutes.

Blues announce Delph signing

Everton have completed the signing of Fabian Delph from Manchester City in a deal initially worth £8.5m pounds.

Gueye into Afcon final as Onyekuru and Nigeria crash out

Idrissa Gueye and Senegal will contest the final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Algeria on Friday after edging Tunisia in extra time.

No goals in first Swiss pre-season run-out

Everton played their second pre-season friendly against FC Sion in Stade Saint-Marc, the home of FC Bagnés in Le Châble.

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Tarashaj heads to the Eredivisie with Emmen

Shani Tarashaj will see out the remainder of his Everton contract in the Netherlands after signing for FC Emmen.

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Jonjoe Kenny: 2018-19 scout report

This summer, Jonjoe Kenny completed a loan move to FC Schalke 04. This tactical analysis and scout report looks at Kenny’s performances up until this point, and what he can bring to Schalke.

Reports: Everton 'closing in' on Delph signing

Everton are close to securing Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph in a deal worth between £8m and £10m according to reports.

Garbutt joins Ipswich

Luke Garbutt has made what will likely be his final loan move before his Everton contract expires by joining Ipswich Town for the season.

Dowell and Virginia make loan moves

Kieran Dowell has made a season-long loan to Championship side Derby County while joined João Virginia has signed for Reading, also on loan.

Adedoyin makes temporary Hamilton move

Korede Adedoyin has joined Hamilton Academical on loan for the coming season.

First-team squad flies out to Switzerland

A more recognizable Everton first-team squad flew out to Switzerland today for a 9-day training camp that sees them play pre-season friendlies against Sion and Monaco.

U23s lose to Swindon in Spain

_Everton Under-23s 0-1 Swindon Town

Gueye fires Senegal into the semi-finals

Idrissa Gueye scored the only goal as Senegal progressed to the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening.

Pro contract for U18s captain Einar Iversen

Captain of the Everton U18 side, Einar Iversen, who is a Norway Under-21 midfielder, has signed his first professional contract.

Richarlison rounds off Brazil's Copa America triumph

Richarlison came on as a substitute for the last quarter of an hour against Peru in Rio this evening and scored a late penalty to seal the trophy for the hosts.

3-year contract for Mackenzie Hunt

Under-18s midfielder Mackenzie Hunt has signed a 3-year contract with Everton until the end of June 2022.

Kariobangi Sharks 1 - 1 Everton (4 - 3 on Penalties)

Everton played their first friendly on the 2019 pre-season schedule when they took on Kariobangi Sharks to contest the SportPesa Trophy.

Silva 'hopeful' over Zouma situation

Marco Silva says that he is hopeful regarding Everton's chances of signing Kurt Zouma this summer but stressed the club has back-up options in mind.

Korede Adedoyin is next to sign new contract

Everton U18 winger Korede Adedoyin has signed his first professional contract for the club.

One-year contract for Kieran Phillips

Another Everton Academy scholar, striker Kieran Phillips, has signed his first professional contract with Everton, agreeing a one-year deal until the end of June 2020.

Gueye into last eight at Afcon with Senegal

Senegal have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening thanks to a 1-0 win over Uganda.

Hansen and Anderson agree pro contracts

Under-18s goalkeeper Nicolas Hansen and defender Joe Anderson have signed their first professional contracts with Everton

Michael Collins is picked up by Sunderland

Everton Academy defender Michael Collins has been picked up by Sunderland to play for their Under-23 side.

Gomes opens up on signing for Everton

Andre Gomes gave his first full interview to the television media today and spoke of how it was love at first sight for him at Everton

Four games selected for TV broadcast

The fixture changes to the first couple of months of the new season due to broadcast by Sky Sports have been announced.

Jagielka makes Blades return

Phil Jagielka has rejoined Sheffield United following his release from Everton.

Everton launch 2019-20 home kit

Everton's new home strip was officially unveiled this morning and will be worn by the team for the first time in Nairobi this Sunday.

Ramirez joins Valladolid on loan

Striker Sandro Ramirez is to make another temporary move back to Spain with Valladolid.

Galloway signs for Luton

Brendan Galloway has joined Luton Town on a free transfer it has now been confirmed.

Richarlison watches on as Brazil progress to Copa final

Richarlison was an unused substitute as Brazil moved on to the final of the Copa America with a 2-0 win over Argentina.

Pre-season training starts with half a squad

A cadre of Everton players returned to Finch Farm this morning to begin pre-season training for the new campaign that kicks off at Crystal Palance on 10 August.

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Everton launch revamped Official Membership scheme

Everton’s Official Membership scheme has been relaunched – giving fans the chance to enjoy a wide range of benefits throughout the 2019-20 season.

Kiersey joins Walsall

Jack Kiersey has been picked up by Walsall on a short-term deal.