Michael Kenrick 26/08/2026 32comments  |  Jump to last
Teamsheet

It's the 2nd Round of the Carabao Cup and Everton return to one of David Moyes's favourite spots: Preston. 

He's already created a furore by suggesting it's some sort of a choice between being successful in the Premier League or going all out to try and actually win a cup... and made it clear where his priorities lie. 

The intention may be revealed in the teamsheet Moyes selects for tonight's encounter, with the message in any changes to the winning team that secured victory over Crystal Palace last Saturday.

Confirmed Teamsheet

David Moyes makes three changes to that side, with Jarrad Branthwaite and Hayden Hackney rested, while Jake O'Brien is on the bench. Harrison Armstrong retains his place in the side to face his former loan club after another impressive performance on Saturday. Dibling for George is the other switch. 

Everton: Pickford, Röhl, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Dibling, Ndiaye, Barry.

Subs: Travers, Patterson, Beto, O'Brien, George, Johnson, Alcaraz, Aznou, Foster.

 

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Michael Kenrick
1 Posted 26/08/2026 at 18:53:50
No complaints from me.

Changes appear to make sense in the circumstances.
Christy Ring
2 Posted 26/08/2026 at 18:56:01
Typical Moyes, playing Keane over O’Brien, hope the fans chant JOB
Sean Kearns
3 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:01:49
Is right, good strong side… This must mean Jake is on his way though sadly :(
Dale Self
4 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:02:11
Im alright with that.

Fuckin Moyes
Anthony O'Sullivan
5 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:03:54
Not worth risking Jared makes sense, but Jimmy Garner feels like a risk. Preston always go hard in these games, it's a risk to play someone who on Saturday we were told shouldn't have even played 10 mins.
John Keating
6 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:04:14
Wow!
Can’t believe Michael Keane getting the nod over JOB!
Does not at all bode well!
Ridiculous
Apart from that a good enough team
Billy Shears
7 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:04:29
Fuck stability...the new watch word is MOMENTUM.

Just simply win tonight!
Christy Ring
8 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:05:08
Preston have made 7 changes, so hopefully we’ll coast through this and give the younger players confidence.
John Reynolds
9 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:06:25
Ah Christy, #2 - if he wants to go and the club want a fee for him then he’s not going to be risked in a League Cup game at Preston. Surely not every single post has to contain a stick to beat Moyes with?

I’d rather Jake stayed of course.
Steve Jones
10 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:07:48
Wise up guys, selection makes sense.

Note Branthwaite and Hackney out of squad, rested.

JoB is the right centre back Keane is the left CB

Interesting that Dibbles is in, I look forward to see what he can do 😉👍
Martin Farrington
11 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:09:35
Dibling was poor this time last year if memory serves. Hope he pulls out all the stops.
Not starting Patterson either. Moyes is beyond cruelty.
Well at least we know Premier League safety through mediocrity is a cert hey Davie.
Tom Bowers
12 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:13:24
I don't give a hoot about the Mickey Mouse cup but winning every game is the priority no matter what the competition, however, Keane is the usual liability and we all know he has seen better days but maybe Tarks has too.

It's good to see Garner back as long as he isn't overworked too soon after the surgery also Dibling getting a start so hopefully he can take advantage of it.
Phil Smith
13 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:13:49
No Patto, O'Brien (he must be off then), Beto or Aznou?! Perfect game for the 4 of them. This manager...
Jay Harris
14 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:14:56
Thought he might have given Johnson and Aznou a run out but maybe he has taken note of all the flak he would be facing for fielding a weakened team.

Sad that Jake, an honest pro, appears to be on his way and we look like getting a 2 bob full back.
Dale Self
15 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:15:16
And Allen Ludden whispers into the mic..."the password is...stability". "No,wait, expectations".
Mike Allison
16 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:17:49
No O’Brien is bad news. He should have been the first name on the team sheet. If we’re selling him, we not only need to replace him as a centre back, but we’ll also we need two new ones pretty sharpish as Keane and Tarkowski are in decline and out of contract.

Branthwaite and O’Brien could have been a dominant Premier League centre back partnership for years to come - it looked like one thing we’d actually got right. Everton just find new ways to make life miserable.

If we sell O’Brien it’s a really dreadful sign, not only of the manager but also the ‘transfer team’ and chief executive.
Andrew Ellams
17 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:18:26
Steve Jones, no O'Brien. It's Keane in for Branthwaite
Dale Self
18 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:21:43
If O'Brien leaves, are we allowed to claim it was because of old wrinkled ass?
Paul Olsen
19 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:23:15
Shame to see JOB obviously on his way out. That'll leave us with Jarrad, Tarks and Keane. With Jarrads injury record in mind, sounds awfully risky.

Every finger crossed that Dibling takes his chance tonight
Andrew Bentley
20 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:23:22
Any links gents to watch the match?
John Williams
21 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:27:06
If Jake is going, maybe a swap for Munoz, well I think we have a better player in the team.
Also from memory when Rohl came last season, I am certain, it was stated that in Germany, he had played in a number of positions,including in the centre of defence. If so, he could stand in, also Myko has also played in the centre of defence, Aznou could then play left back.
Ian Burns
22 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:29:01
Enjoy the game tonight because we won’t be playing in this round next as we will be playing in Europe!

Ok maybe not.
Derek Knox
23 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:29:15
Live Forum ?
Jeff Armstrong
24 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:30:52
John 21, or, we simply keep O’Brien and give him game time ahead of Keane and Tarkowski.
Jay Lewis
25 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:34:14
Keane over O'Brien???
He's stronger than Keane even if he has thrown his hand in, which you can't blame him for tbh, Moyes out!!
Jay Lewis
26 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:37:09
No live forum??
Craig Burrell
27 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:38:47
Mykolenko as a CB? He should be left back - in the changing room.

Strange playing Garner as he said he shouldnt even be on the bench on Saturday.

Worrying times if we sell O'Brian.
Jonathan Tasker
28 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:40:11
Please could someone explain this to me.
When people ask for links, what do they want?
The match is live on Sky Sports
Derek Powell
29 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:40:59
http://www.fawanews.sc/Preston%20vs%20Everton.html
Jay Lewis
30 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:41:09
Is it t on sky sports??
Andrew Grey
31 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:41:50
https://www.ToffeeWeb.com/comment/live/

Ii's always the same link address.
Gavin Johnson
32 Posted 26/08/2026 at 19:42:53
Moyes being stubborn and cutting his nose off to spite his face again, picking Keane with Tarks again in what could well be the worst CB pairing in our whole history.

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