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Everton face Leeds United at Hill Dickinson Stadium and the game is live on Sky's Monday Night Football, with the return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin threatening to score a slew of goals against his old club.
David Moyes is able to call upon Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Seamus Coleman, Charly Alcaraz, and Jarrad Branthwaite -- all on the bench as part of his squad tonight, the first in a long spell without Jack Grealish. Michael Keane serves the final suspension of his ridiculous 3-game punishment for a silly hair-pull that was never 'viloent conduct'.
Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye return as victorious conquerors of Africa following their ultimate victory in the African Cup of Nations Final.
First Half
The final game of the weekend got underway with both teams in their traditional strips, Garner kicking off for the Blues. And the early hoof eventually won an early corner that looked like it should have been attacked but was cleared.
Ndiaye switched ot the left for an early adventure, Mykolenko throwing in long, then crossing in, Barry forcing another corner. Garner's delivery good but again the ball wasn't really attacked by anyone in a blue shirt.
Leeds got forward but Struijk lashed the ball well wide. Everton tried to push forward but Mykolenko fell over Garner's probing forward pass and the ball found its way back, Calvert-Lewin almost embarrassing Pickford.
The game seemed ot have a nice open flow to it; none of this sideways and backwards bolloucks. But worryingly it was Leeds moving the better after a good opening 10 minutes for the home side. Justin drove his shot well wide.
Barry didn't seem to challenge Struijk but then seemed to twist his knee, needing treatment. Leeds took advantage, cutting through, Bogle getting a corner, Gruev clipping a quck shot just over the crossbar.
Ndiaye got well forward but Barry did not fight to reach the cross. Everton kept trying down the left but the balls in were wasted, and Leeds could come forward, a good cross picking out Calvert-Lewin but he headed it away from goal!
Leeds attacked again, Bogle and Justin getting in eachother's way.
Second Half
Everton: Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski (c), O'Brien, Mykolenko, Gana, Garner, McNeil, Armstrong, Ndiaye, Barry.
Subs: Travers, Coleman, Aznou, Branthwaite, Röhl, Dewsbury-Hall, Alcaraz, Dibling, Beto.
Leeds Utd: Darlow, Bornauw, Rodon, Struijk, Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Gruev, Justin, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin.
Subs: Lucas Perri, Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Okafor, Tanaka, Byram, Gnonto, Buonanotte.
Referee: Simon Hooper
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2 Posted 26/01/2026 at 18:49:19
Let it Rohl!!!
3 Posted 26/01/2026 at 18:50:10
Should give Armstrong a confidence boost.
Bench looking better.
4 Posted 26/01/2026 at 18:55:54
Subs: Travers, Beto, Dibling, Dewsbury-Hall, Coleman, Alcaraz, Brathwaite, Röhl, Aznou.
The Senegal guys come straight back in. Armstrong apparently at #10, which is awesome.
5 Posted 26/01/2026 at 18:59:25
That's a strong looking line-up.
6 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:01:32
7 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:03:00
8 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:03:22
COYBB
9 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:04:15
10 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:05:17
Man Utd have just beaten Man City and Arsenal but have still only picked up 9 points during their last 5 fixtures. This has still only been bettered by one team, with Newcastle gaining 10 points over the same period.
A win tonight would put Everton joint top in the form league and, although we have lost Grealish, our bench is so much stronger tonight.
Another thing is that, in a season of such inconsistency, my own view is that Everton will be one of the fresher teams going into the final third so tonight has now become a really, really important game for the Blues.
11 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:06:07
12 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:09:26
13 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:11:42
I thought our midfield was very fluent against Villa, but certain players always seem to get picked so I just hope it doesn't backfire on us.
14 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:12:59
15 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:13:31
Knife-edge fixture, this one, which Everton will show up? Which Leeds will show up?
16 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:15:09
I wasn't expecting that.
17 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:17:40
And who will be playing out wide then?
Armstrong? Rohl?
18 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:19:32
And keep the balance of the team that won at Villa.
19 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:19:37
20 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:23:24
Maybe Rohl is a little unlucky.
21 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:40:46
Glad he keeps the same back 4 and young Armstrong. Finally a strong bench! Only 1 keeper!!
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22 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:49:41
Rohl is on the bench; he is not a starter this evening.
23 Posted 26/01/2026 at 19:54:29
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