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New Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly eyeing up a move for Ireland and Sheffield United defender John Egan as his first signing at the club. Egan has had a brilliant debut campaign in the Premier League helping Sheffield United to fifth in the table and drawing praise for his displays at the heart of the Blades’ defence. According to …

Jamie Carragher has defended Everton manager Duncan Ferguson’s decision to take off striker Moise Kean 19 minutes after coming on as a substitute, but admitted the 19-year-old was “unfortunate” to have been hooked. Kean came on in the 70th minute for midfielder Bernard during Everton’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, but was replaced by Oumar …

Duncan Ferguson has recorded another positive result as Everton’s caretaker manager. The Toffees legend followed up last week’s 3-1 win over Chelsea at Goodison Park with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. Victor Lindelof’s own-goal opened the scoring at Old Trafford – with an assist from VAR after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s clear elbow on David de Gea …

Wayne Rooney claims he still has what it takes to cut it in the Premier League as he prepares to take up a role as player-coach with Derby County.  The former England captain had two spells with hometown club Everton either side of a decade spent at Manchester United where he went on to break Bobby Charlton’s goalscoring record finishing …

Unsurprisingly, Eamon Dunphy didn’t mince his words on his return to TV punditry as he ran the rule over Everton’s performance in which they fell to a 5-2 defeat to Merseyside rivals Liverpool at Anfield.  A brace from Divock Origi and goals from Xherdan Shaqiri, Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum gave the Premier League leaders a comfortable, straight-forward victory over …

Irish U21 international Troy Parrott has been named on the Tottenham bench for the first time in the Premier League ahead of Spurs’ clash with Everton this afternoon. The 17-year-old has never made a squad in the top flight for Spurs but is included among the substitutes for the game at Goodison Park. Tottenham captain Harry Kane did not travel …

Everton have signed a new right-back as competition for Seamus Coleman. Djibril Sidibe has joined the Toffees on a season-long loan from AS Monaco. Everton have the option to sign the World Cup-winning defender on a permanent deal at the end of the Premier League season. The 27-year-old was part of the Monaco team that won the French title in …

“He needs a fresh start.” When James McCarthy suffered a double-leg break against West Bromwich Albion in January 2018, the television cameras panned away to a worried-looking Seamus Coleman sitting in the stands. The Republic of Ireland captain was still recovering from a similar injury, 11-days away from making his return to the first-team after nine months on the sidelines. …

After 456 days out, Irish international James McCarthy finally made his Premier League return in Everton’s impressive 4-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday. McCarthy had been sidelined since January of 2018 when he broke his leg in a game against West Brom but came on as a substitute with 15 minutes to go at Goodison Park on Sunday. The …

Manchester United suffered their fifth away loss on the bounce as they slumped to a 4-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park. Solskjaer’s side looked extremely poor throughout the afternoon at Goodison as the home side ran out comfortable winners on a day to forget for the Red Devils. Everton took the lead in the 13th minute of the game …

As the Premier League season nears its end, it is time to look back on the campaign that was, and more specifically the league’s new arrivals. A whole host of teams added to their star-studded squads in the summer and winter transfer windows, but which players have impressed the most in their new surroundings? Here Pundit Arena ranks the top …

Everton and Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has opened up on his battle with homesickness following his move to Everton from Sligo Rovers ten years ago. Coleman has been an integral part of the Toffees’ side for the past number of years and is currently the eighth longest serving one club player in the Premier League having made the move to …

With Liverpool and City chasing the title, Manchester United still unbeaten under Solskjaer and the relegation battle heating up, Pundit Arena looks at five of the biggest stories heading into this weekend of Premier League action. _____ 1) Will Marco Silva Come Back To Haunt His Old Side When Everton Visit Vicarage Road? Marco Silva hasn’t quite lived up to …

As Manchester City prepare to face Everton in what could be a massive game in this season’s title race, Pundit Arena looks at five key questions ahead of this evening’s clash at Goodison Park. _____ 1) Can Everton Do Their Neighbours Liverpool A Favour? Some Everton fans will claim that this game is a catch 22 for them. A win …

Transfer Deadline day is always one of the most frantic days in the football calendar, whether it be Winter or Summer. Twice a year, every year, clubs scramble to try and pick up some last minute bargains or big money deals in a bid to bolster their squad midway through the season. January, in particular, has seen it’s fair share …

Millwall have said they will ban for life any supporters found guilty of racist chanting during a win over Everton Saturday as the Football Association launched their own inquiry into a video published online. English second-tier club Millwall knocked Premier League side Everton out of the FA Cup with a dramatic 3-2 victory. But there was crowd trouble outside The …

Mick McCarthy’s second tenure as Ireland manager is edging closer with the former Wolves and Sunderland manager working hard behind the scenes to assess his player pool and potential tactics. The 59-year-old has been busy trying to recruit players like Patrick Bamford and Nathan Redmond and contacting others who may have been disgruntled under the last regime. One of those …

Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy is reportedly set for a move away from Goodison Park following an injury-hit last couple of years with the Merseyside club. McCarthy recently returned from a double leg fracture which he sustained almost a year ago while attempting to block a shot from West Brom striker Soloman Rondon. The Daily Mail are …