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  1. Follow Saturday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:26 GMT 21 March

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  2. Sutton's predictions: Everton v Chelseapublished at 11:25 GMT 21 March

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    I was at Chelsea's defeat by Newcastle last weekend and they did not offer enough in the final third.

    I also need to mention their pre-match huddle before that game too. Deary me. I like Blues boss Liam Rosenior but what was he talking about when he said his players were there to "respect the ball"?

    It's nonsense. What are they going to respect next, the corner flag?

    As for this game, well it will be close. Everton pushed Arsenal all the way last time out, but couldn't quite hang on.

    I think this has turned into a big game for Rosenior's future now, because he needs a strong end to the season in the Premier League to qualify for next season's Champions League.

    Chelsea have got some quality players, of course, and I am also still not sure about Everton at their new ground, even though they beat Burnley in their previous home game.

    I want to be brave here, and pick a winner because I am expecting both teams to go for it... but instead I am going to go for a draw.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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  3. Everton v Chelsea: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:02 GMT 20 March

    Matthew Hobbs
    BBC Sport journalist

    Chelsea will aim to bounce back from Champions League elimination when they face an Everton side attempting to win successive home games for the first time at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

    BBC Sport examines some of the key themes ahead of Saturday's meeting on Merseyside (17:30 GMT).

    On 16 June last year, Chelsea kicked off a campaign in which they were targeting trophies in five different competitions by taking part in the Club World Cup.

    That tournament ended in silverware after the Blues defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the final. Eight months later, their hopes of more international glory were ended after they were eliminated by PSG in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday night.

    Chelsea have an FA Cup quarter-final to look forward to against Port Vale next month but their immediate attention turns towards an opportunity to climb the Premier League table and a route straight back into Europe's elite club competition.

    A win against Everton could move Chelsea as high as fourth by Saturday night should Liverpool slip up at Brighton in the early kick-off. Even if Arne Slot's side win, Chelsea can climb into fifth with Aston Villa not in action until Sunday.

    Fewer competitions may even mean fewer changes to their starting XI for a club who have made more than any other in this season's Premier League.

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    Chelsea have made 11 more changes than any other Premier League side this season

    While at least some rotation should be expected, head coach Liam Rosenior may well be tempted to keep Joao Pedro in his starting line-up. The 24-year-old has scored seven goals and assisted one in his past eight appearances away from home in all competitions.

    Chelsea next face an Everton team still trying to adjust to their new surroundings on the banks of the River Mersey.

    The Toffees have impressed away from home in the Premier League, although their form at Hill Dickinson Stadium has been deeply inconsistent, with the win against Burnley last time out ending a run of six home matches without a win.

    Everton's victory against the Clarets was a first at the Hill Dickinson in 2026 and means the Toffees can target maiden back-to-back home victories at their new stadium in the Premier League for the first time.

    David Moyes has referenced that visiting teams find the state-of-the-art facility at Bramley Moore Dock more hospitable than the often intimidating surroundings of Goodison Park, although Everton's manager will hope to continue the club's good home record in this fixture. They have lost just one of the past eight Premier League home meetings with Chelsea, winning five and drawing two.

    If Joao Pedro is likely to be influential for the visitors, the same can be said for Toffees midfielder James Garner, a key operator home and away this season.

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    Everton midfielder James Garner leads the way for all Premier League players in terms of breaking up opposition attacks

    The 25-year-old has made more tackles and interceptions combined than any other Premier League player in this campaign, while he's just as effective on the ball, ranking top of Everton's metrics for chances created (43) and successful passes (1,213). Only Jack Grealish (five) has more assists (six) for the Blues in 2025-26.

    Garner once again showed his versatility by starting at right-back in the late defeat at Arsenal last weekend – a flexibility that could see him earn his first England honours, according to former Everton midfielder Leon Osman.

    But if Everton are to secure elusive successive victories, they may also need their attacking players to flourish. The Toffees have failed to score in 12 of their past 19 Premier League games against Chelsea, including the past four in a row.

  4. Moyes on team news, Garner call-up and Chelseapublished at 14:41 GMT 20 March

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    Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 17:30 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • On Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski: "Both hopefully will be in and around the squad."

    • On James Garner getting an England call-up: "Disappointed, I thought he was Scottish! I hoped he'd select Scotland over England. Thrilled for him, he's played well enough to be selected absolutely."

    • On what Garner has improved on: "I think he's matured a lot more, gained a lot of confidence. I don't think it was ever in doubt that he's a good player."

    • On Thierno Barry after he posted on social media claiming his friends were "attacked" during Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Arsenal: "We've spoken about it, the club have spoken to him. We've addressed it as best as we possibly can, but it's not my world to be honest. If you understand social media, you'll know more about it than me. I don't get involved."

    • On the 2-0 defeat by Arsenal last time out: "We didn't take away what we wanted which was points. The players played really well. Scoring goals is the thing, but Arsenal make it really difficult. Overall disappointed, but pleased with how we played."

    • On upcoming opponents Chelsea: "They're a little bit wounded, so we have to be ready for them coming to our place. Undoubtedly a talented group of players."

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  5. 'Turning into a leader' - how Garner's Everton form led to England call-uppublished at 13:17 GMT 20 March

    Nat Hayward
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Everton midfielder James Garner has earned a first England call-up for the forthcoming international break.

    It is reward for his impressive performances this season, where he has emerged as one of the Toffees' most unsung yet consistent performers as they sit eighth in the Premier League table and very much in the European mix.

    Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel called him "a bit of an underrated player".

    "He plays several positions. I've been impressed watching him live, by his workrate and physicality. He is a fantastic team-mate and does a lot to help those around him," said Tuchel.

    Now in his fourth year at the club, the 24-year-old took time to find his feet after his move from Manchester United in September 2022, having been on loan at Nottingham Forest, missing chunks of both the 2022-23 and 2024-25 campaigns with back problems.

    However, alongside Jordan Pickford, Garner is the only Everton player to have started all 29 Premier League games this season.

    His ability to win the ball back is a key facet of the way the Toffees impose themselves in the middle of the pitch. Garner ranks second in the Premier League for both tackles (89) and interceptions (49).

    It is the combination of this robustness and his playmaking ability that makes him such a key figure in dictating their play.

    Only Jack Grealish (six) has more than Garner's five assists for Everton this season, while he also leads the squad in passes ending in the final third (457), big chances created (10) and line-breaking passes into the final third (94).

    The Manchester United youth product can also progress play by carrying the ball. Only expansive wide players Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye have carried the ball further than Garner for Everton this season, while his 281 pass-ending carries is the most in the squad.

    Versatility is a strength in Garner's game, with him playing three of the first four matches this season as a left-back and also filling in at right-back.

    His outstanding performances saw him rewarded with a new four-and-a-half-year contract in January to commit him to the club until 2030, with manager David Moyes describing him as a player who has "developed hugely during his time at Everton" and adding that he is "turning into a leader for us".

    With both European qualification at club level and a place in England's World Cup squad still to fight for, it could prove to be a special end to what has already been a hugely impressive campaign for Garner.

    *All stats provided by Opta

    Toffees fans, how good has Garner been this season? Are you happy to see him get a first call-up? Or is there a worry about any potential injury hindering a European push?

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  6. Tuchel names England squad for March friendliespublished at 10:41 GMT 20 March

    Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City), Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United), Jason Steele (Brighton & Hove Albion).
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan).
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), James Garner (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur).

    England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 35-man squad for the two friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March.

    Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City), Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United), Jason Steele (Brighton & Hove Albion).

    Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan).

    Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), James Garner (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).

    Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur).

    There are 13 players involved who weren't in the last squad back in November, while there's a first senior call-up for Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele.

  7. Which side has suffered most from Premier League injuries this season?published at 11:59 GMT 19 March

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    We are getting to the stage of the season where every Premier League team is managing injuries in their squad as the sheer volume and intensity of games begins to take its toll.

    But who has been most affected by injuries across the campaign so far?

    Ben Dinnery, from Premier Injuries Limited, has provided the data below, showing the number of domestic injuries each top-flight team has suffered, defined by a player missing at least one Premier League game.

    The data has been taken from the opening weekend up to and including 18 March.

    Domestic injuries for each Premier League team this season

    Despite this table listing domestic injuries, it is unsurprising that the top three of Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa have all competed in European competition, with the Gunners still fighting on four fronts and the Blues also coming off the back of a much-shortened pre-season following their Club World Cup victory.

    Perhaps more surprisingly, however, is the fact Arsenal's 31 domestic injuries so far comfortably leads the way, illustrating the strength and depth available to Mikel Arteta to still have his side nine points clear at the top of the table.

    The graphic below shows Tottenham lead the way for days missed by injured players, illustrating the issues faced by Thomas Frank, who had to cope with long-term absentees including Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison.

    Days missed with domestic injuries this season

    Both West Ham and Brentford are in the bottom three for domestic injuries and days missed through those injuries, while Arsenal and Villa are in the top three for both.

    Chelsea drop down the table when looking at days missed, showing they have predominately suffered from short absences spread throughout the squad.

    It is worth pointing out that Newcastle's two longest absences this season - Emil Krafth (120 days) and Yoane Wissa (88 days), who had not yet even trained with his new side, resulted from injuries picked up on international duty and are not factored into the figures.

  8. Everton showed top-eight credentials against Arsenalpublished at 08:57 GMT 17 March

    Briony Bragg
    Fan writer

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    It's always worse to lose a game when you really deserve something from it. It stings even more when it's in the dying minutes and the scoreline in no way reflects the match.

    And it might sound like sour grapes but it's a pity another team isn't providing Arsenal with a real title race. It took them 89 minutes to break down Everton, who were playing with a very inexperienced centre-half partnership (and that was from a goalkeeping error).

    Had Everton done the same it would by no means have been a smash and grab - they would have been worthy winners. As disappointing as it is, it's progress, and that's the important thing.

    For a start, Everton were unlucky not to be in front at the break. The better chances were theirs. Despite a flattering scoreline for Arsenal, Everton's disciplined display shows clear progress, suggesting a team growing into a real top-eight contender but still short of attacking quality.

    Away from home, they're approaching games without fear, and the opposition know it will be a tough win, hence the theatrics. But all credit to Arsenal - when you're vying for a title, finding a way to win on days when you're not at your best is what separates champions from challengers.

    Against Chelsea this week, it will be key that Everton take confidence from this resilient display and build on a much-needed home win last time out at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

    Chelsea will be wounded after a disappointing week, and Everton have shown they can compete with the league's best when they stay organised, disciplined and brave in possession.

    If a top-eight finish is to become a realistic prospect, it's vital to take something from this game.

  9. Arsenal 2-0 Everton - the fans' verdictpublished at 10:44 GMT 16 March

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    We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal v Everton.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Arsenal fans

    Mark: What a joy to watch a young man with such talent win such an important game with such composure. You can tell how loved this wonderkid is by the club at large by the reaction of his teammates and the coaches.

    Andrew: Mixed feelings about Arsenal's performance, glad they won and delighted about the impact of our subs, but some of our experienced players are not performing. We looked very average for large parts of the game. Also, what on earth was VAR doing, definitely a penalty and VAR should have been looking at a possible red card?

    Ned: That Max Dowman performance has been coming. What an unbelievable achievement at 16. But I hope he looks at that top 10 list of youngest scorers and sees that only four of them became top class players. Stay grounded, chief!

    Imran: Our first decent league performance against a top half side since Christmas. Yes, Everton had chances and we needed Dowman, but that was a lot better. Even Eze joined in!

    Everton fans

    Jeff: This loss is totally down to Moyes, bringing on two substitutions in the 86th minute in a cowardly effort to waste time. It broke the momentum and it backfired on us. It reminds me of his first spell at Everton.

    Jack: Deserved a point at least. We looked the more likely to score, especially in the first half. Although Jordan made a mistake for their first goal, Raya was the busier of the two and did well to keep out Beto. Must make a special mention for Idrissa Gueye, his tireless work is often overlooked. Let's hope for a better result against Chelsea.

    Keith: Once again Moyes leaves his substitutions too late and replaces the wrong players. It's been a pattern throughout the season. Everton should have secured a well earned point away from home.

    Martin: A decent performance, undone by a rare Pickford error! However, he's saved us so many times. We just lack that killer instinct going forward, when promising attacks come to nothing or we miss chances. It'll be tough with our remaining fixtures but if we can get European Conference League football next year, what a turn around! And what a great job Moyes is doing.

  10. Everton analysis: Moyes will feel hard done by after resilient displaypublished at 20:37 GMT 14 March

    Alex Howell
    Football reporter

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    The manner of this defeat will be difficult for Everton and manager David Moyes to take after they came so close to getting a deserved point.

    Everton have one of the best away records in the league and before this game had lost only one of their previous 10 matches on the road.

    Moyes has his side well drilled - and against Arsenal they defended deep while still offering a threat on the counter-attack.

    With Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye they have players who give them an outlet and can create something out of nothing.

    Everton defended the threat of Arsenal's set-pieces well and slowed the game down when it looked like the hosts were gaining momentum.

    However, they will be left to rue Jordan Pickford's failure to deal with Max Dowman's delivery - and ultimately leave London with nothing despite having more than matched the hosts for 89 minutes.

  11. Arsenal 2-0 Everton: What Moyes saidpublished at 20:09 GMT 14 March

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    Everton boss David Moyes, speaking to Sky Sports after their 2-0 defeat by Arsenal: "Really, really disappointed that we didn't get something from the game.

    "We definitely worked hard enough and earned it. Jordan [Pickford] could maybe do a bit better with the goal, but Jordan has made unbelievable saves for us that have won us games. Today we just needed it at the last minute when we needed him. Other than that, there are no problems at all. Lots of praise for the players.

    "I thought Raya had more saves than Jordan tonight, and he kept a couple of great saves. The bigger thing for me was the block [Riccardo Calafiori]. It tells you a bit about how good they are defensively. They are wholly defending that goal. So you have to praise them for that.

    "I thought both boys [Jake O'Brien and Michael Keane] done brilliantly well. Arsenal started the game brilliantly well, and they were right on it. But we did enough to keep them out and sort of got into the game a little bit."

    On aiming for Europe: "It was a challenge for us to see if we could step into it and really test Arsenal. We have pushed Arsenal close in the two games. We are close enough to be thinking about it, but I am right up for the fight and the players are as well. We are going to have to win some big games in order to achieve it."

    You can also listen to Moyes speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds

    Did you know?

    • This was Everton's 94th Premier League defeat in London, with no side losing more away games in the capital than the Toffees (Newcastle also 94).

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  12. Arsenal v Everton: Team newspublished at 16:37 GMT 14 March

    Arsenal line up

    Mikel Arteta rotates his squad after Arsenal's trip to play Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. Kai Havertz starts up top while Noni Madueke looks to be starting from the left wing. Riccardo Calafiori also comes in for Piero Hincapie at left back.

    Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Madueke, Eze, Saka, Havertz

    Subs: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Hincapie, Jesus, Martinelli, Gyokeres, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman

    Everton make two changes, with Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski both out. Michael Keane starts alongside Jake O'Brien at centre-back with James Garner in at right-back.

    Everton starting XI: Pickford, Garner, O'Brien, Keane, Mykolenko, Gana, Iroegbunam, McNeil, Dewsbury-hall, Ndiaye, Beto

    Subs: Travers, Dibling, Coleman, Patterson, Barry, George, Rohl, Aznou, Armstrong

    Everton line up
  13. Follow Saturday's Premier League games livepublished at 13:40 GMT 14 March

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  14. Arsenal v Everton: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:56 GMT 13 March

    Matt Jones
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    Arsenal have the chance to temporarily go 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday when they host away-day specialists Everton at Emirates Stadium (17:30 GMT).

    The Gunners are in action before title rivals Manchester City - who travel to West Ham United later in the day - and can put the pressure on Pep Guardiola's side. Even with two games in hand, a double-digit deficit would feel like a lot for the chasers to claw back.

    Everton represent stern opposition though, especially when they are on their travels. They have the fourth-best away record in the division this season and a European push is very much on the cards for David Moyes' side. They sit eighth going into the weekend fixtures.

    Stacked Arsenal squad can crank up the pressure

    It is Arsenal's turn to try to put the heat on City this weekend. After Pep Guardiola's side were annihilated 3-0 by Real Madrid in the Champions League in midweek, they could be a little fragile heading into their fixture at London Stadium.

    Arsenal, by comparison, seem to be settling well into the run-in grind and will be buoyed by their 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a late Kai Havertz penalty.

    If the Gunners were to win on Saturday then it would be their biggest advantage at the top so far this season. The nine-point gap they had on 7 February over City and Aston Villa was their largest, although City had played a game fewer at that point.

    With the matches coming thick and fast, there will be an onus on Mikel Arteta to use his squad effectively. It is something he has done well so far, especially in terms of his in-game changes.

    This season, the Gunners have more goal contributions from substitutes than any other team.

    Arsenal leads the Premier League in goal involvements from substitutes during the 2025-26 season

    One player who could relish this encounter is Gabriel Jesus. He has eight goals and one assist in 15 appearances against the Toffees, meaning they are his favourite opponent since moving to the Premier League.

    Can Everton continue remarkable away run?

    While Everton have found it tough settling into life at their new stadium, Moyes has found a formidable formula on the road.

    Since he returned to Merseyside to manage the club last January, only Arsenal have earned more points from away games. This season, it is also only the Gunners who have picked up more wins on the road.

    Crucially, Everton may be the team best placed to cope with Arsenal's set-piece effectiveness. So far this season, the Toffees have not conceded a goal from a set-piece away from home; they are the only team in the league who have not.

    The Blues' blueprint is clear in their away matches. They sit deep, look to remain tight and then try to pinch something from their attacking forays.

    They do not mind surrendering the ball either. Everton have averaged the lowest amount of possession of all Premier League teams in away games this season.

    A table showing the average possession for Premier League teams in away games

    Counter-attacking isn't something they rely on often, although they are effective when they do.

    No team has produced fewer fast breaks than Everton's 13 this season, but the Blues have scored three times from them, which is the joint-seventh-best tally in the league.

  15. Sutton's predictions: Arsenal v Evertonpublished at 19:54 GMT 13 March

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    Arsenal got away with a poor performance against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday thanks to Kai Havertz's late penalty against his former club.

    There's a chance that fatigue kicks in for them here but it shouldn't do, because they have got such great depth in their squad.

    It was quite a tight affair when these two sides met in December, but Arsenal nicked the points at Hill Dickinson Stadium and I am expecting the same to happen this time too.

    Everton will make it difficult for them, and try to hang on in the game. They could easily score too, but I am going for Arsenal to find a way to win again, and get the job done.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-0

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  16. Moyes on Branthwaite, attracting players and chasing Europepublished at 11:06 GMT 13 March

    Nicola Pearson
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 17:30 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Moyes confirmed there is "nothing new" on team news and expects Jarrad Branthwaite "will be OK" for Saturday's game.

    • More on managing Branthwaite's fitness: "There is times where you have to look after the players. I think the time of Jarrad's injury, the length of his injury, meant that we were always going to have to be mindful of it. But, he plays a big part, he's a really good player. We want him fit for every game, but we've also just got to take some advice at different times."

    • On the importance of their back-to-back wins with a run of tough fixtures coming up: "Really important because it keeps us in around the position we've been for a long part of the season. We've been bobbing around the middle of the table, sometimes we've moved up a bit, sometimes we've dropped down. The league's been really tight, whether it be a point or a goal or whatever it could make a big difference."

    • The Toffees boss "would have liked to have done much better in the cups", however, they've "got something still to go for" in chasing Europe in the Premier League. Moyes added Everton are "probably not a club which is ready to be competitive in all these different competitions" yet.

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    Moyes discusses recruitment at Everton

    • Asked if their improvements this season - having previously been seen as a "problematic club" - will help them in the summer, he responded: "I was probably more surprised the amount of players who didn't want to come to Everton as the ones who we did get. Unbelievable amount of players who I spoke to and tried to get here [in the summer] and I couldn't get them to come. But that's because of the things you talked about, because of the problematic situation that had been around."

    • He added: "I think if we want to try and get the level of players that we'd like to get in the next window, in the windows coming up, I think Europe is really important."

    • On if Arsenal will be fearing Everton with the Toffees' record on the road: "No, I don't think they'll be fearing us because of the level of the player, but I hope that they will give us the respect which we deserve because we have been performing well enough."

    • Moyes does not "see any problem" with the Gunners' strengths with set pieces: "It's part of the game. And if there's this thing out there where everybody has to play the beautiful game and everything has to be perfect, well, if we all done that it would be boring. Football would be boring."

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  17. 'Supporters being left behind' - fans fume at fixture changespublished at 09:32 GMT 13 March

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    Everton fan Kathy Keig believes "supporters are being left behind" by decisions made to reschedule fixtures.

    Everton's game at Arsenal was moved from Sunday to 17:30 GMT on Saturday because of the Gunners' Champions League commitments, with Mikel Arteta's side playing their last-16 second leg against Bayer Leverkusen at 20:00 on Tuesday.

    Speaking on BBC Radio Merseyside, one Everton fan said they had lost money after booking a train ticket to London before the match was given a new date.

    "It's been shocking. I appreciate the annoyance of someone that's lost money," Keig said.

    "We have had so many Monday night games, and because of the traffic at home, even a home game that kicks off at 20:00 is a problem for lots of Evertonians.

    "A lot of people I know just can't do it - if you've got youngsters [for example]. My grandson has been to four games this season because they can't get up for school after a late game.

    "Everyone is bowing down to TV and what they want, and I do think the supporters are being left behind in the decisions being made."

    Hit play above to hear more from Keig or listen on BBC Sounds here

  18. 'European football would represent a titanic turnaround'published at 15:04 GMT 12 March

    Matthew Hobbs
    BBC Sport journalist

    Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Everton celebrates with Iliman Ndiaye Image source, Getty Images

    As a man with 745 games managed, David Moyes knows his way better than most around the Premier League block, particularly when it comes to winning away games.

    Since the 62-year-old returned to Merseyside for a second spell 14 months ago, Everton have won the most matches on the road of any Premier League side other than Arsenal.

    When Everton walk out at the Emirates, it will be 428 days since Moyes returned as manager with the club one point above the relegation zone.

    They will begin the weekend sitting eighth in the Premier League and just five points off fifth - a position which could result in Champions League football.

    Qualifying for any form of European football would represent a titanic turnaround for a club so recently embroiled in points deductions and relegation battles and, while Hill Dickinson Stadium is made for European nights, it is Everton's away form that has propelled their climb.

    They are unbeaten in nine of their past 10 away games and have lost once on the road since October.

    Everton’s excellent away form — since David Moyes’ return as manager in January 2025

Arsenal – 13 wins, 9 draws, 2 losses, +21 goal difference, 48 points
Everton – 12 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses, +6 goal difference, 41 points
Manchester City – 11 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses, +13 goal difference, 39 points
Brentford – 12 wins, 3 draws, 9 losses, +4 goal difference, 39 points
Crystal Palace – 11 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses, +2 goal difference, 38 points
Aston Villa – 11 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses, 0 goal difference, 38 points

    Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman believes they can pose a serious test of Arsenal's title credentials.

    If the Blues were to manage a seismic shock against the leaders, Manchester City could close back within four points by winning on Saturday night at West Ham United - and with a game still in hand.

    "I think in the past, you go there and you're a little bit worried and hope you might be able to get a result," he said.

    "This year it's a bit different. You're going to the team seven points clear at the top of the table but I think it's Arsenal that'll be more worried.

    "I think they will be nervous going to this game knowing that they have to keep on winning all of the games and realising that this isn't a pushover."

    Read more on the Toffees' formidable away form

  19. 'I just think we can upset Arsenal'published at 10:26 GMT 12 March

    Thierno Barry of Everton clashes with William Saliba of Arsenal Image source, Getty Images

    The Paddock Blues podcast's Paul Brown believes Everton can get a positive result when they visit league leaders Arsenal on Saturday.

    "I've got a feeling," he told Total Sport's Carl Woodward on BBC Radio Merseyside.

    "I just think we can upset Arsenal.

    "I think they can be got at. They win it in moments. People call them set-piece FC but I think we can out-set-piece them.

    "It could be tailor-made for us. It could be a really good game."

    Listen to the full chat below or on BBC Sounds

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