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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 …

Tottenham Hotspur showed why manager Mauricio Pochettino is a wanted man by thrashing Everton 6-2 at Goodison Park on Sunday to close to within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. Spurs have had to cope with the unwanted attention of Pochettino being linked with the Manchester United job following Jose Mourinho’s sacking this week. But they showed no signs …

Manchester City laid down the gauntlet to Liverpool by leapfrogging their title rivals back to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Everton at the Etihad on Saturday. Gabriel Jesus enjoyed a welcome return to form by scoring his first league goals in four months either side of half-time to put City two goals up. Dominic …

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford apologised on Sunday to fans for his blunder that handed Liverpool a 1-0 victory in the Merseyside derby at Anfield but said he is mentally strong enough to bounce back. The England international misjudged a looping, miskicked shot from Virgil Van Dijk, appearing to push the ball upwards before it bounced on top of the bar …

It looked as though the Reds had lost some crucial ground to leaders Manchester City. The Merseyside derby had somehow approached its conclusion without a goal for either side. Xherdan Shaqiri threatened early on for Liverpool, while Everton’s best chance came via Andre Gomes, who was denied a goal by the duo of Alisson and Joe Gomez. The near-certainty of …

Everton and Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman said that his passionate celebration in his side’s 3-1 win over Brighton was not “having a go at fans” despite the defender coming under criticism over the last few weeks. Coleman scored his first goal in almost two years in Everton’s victory over Brighton and celebrated passionately in front of the home …