Everton

Tom McCoy
BBC Sport journalist

Bournemouth look to end a four-game winless run against an Everton side beaten heavily by Newcastle at the weekend. BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before Tuesday's match.

The Cherries' 3-2 defeat at Sunderland on Saturday proved doubly costly. Not only were they beaten despite taking a two-goal lead – something that had not happened since March 2023 – but they also lost three players to suspension.

Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, who has started every league fixture this season, and Wales international David Brooks will serve one game-bans after accruing five yellow cards, while midfielder Lewis Cook begins a three-match suspension following his dismissal for elbowing Noah Sadiki.

Boss Andoni Iraola admitted afterwards: "We lost our heads a little bit with the referee" although the Spaniard also claimed that the man in the middle, Tim Robinson, "basically lost control of the game".

Bournemouth's home form has been strong this season, with 14 of their 19 points earned at the Vitality Stadium. They are one of only four teams yet to lose a Premier League match on their own patch in 2025-26.

While Iraola's side have slipped into the bottom half after claiming just one point in November, they have an excellent record in December. The Cherries have lost just one of their past 12 top-flight games in the year's final month, winning seven of those fixtures.

Meanwhile on Saturday, Everton began badly against Newcastle, conceding inside 52 seconds - and it only got worse from there.

They were eventually beaten 4-1. It was the first time they had shipped four goals at their new stadium and the first time they had done so in a Premier League home game under David Moyes since 2010, during his first spell in charge.

However, the Merseysiders have a remarkably strong away record since the Scot returned in January, winning seven and drawing three of 15 league matches on the road — only Arsenal have fared better in that period.

But historically, Bournemouth has been anything but a happy hunting ground for Everton. They are winless in all eight of their league games at the Vitality Stadium, losing each of the past four. The Cherries are the team they have faced most often in their league history without claiming a single win.

This is a difficult one to start off with. Both teams suffered bad defeats at the weekend for different reasons.

Bournemouth let a two-goal lead slip as they went down 3-2 at Sunderland and have now lost three of their past four games.

At 2-2, Evanilson had a goal disallowed for offside when he tapped in a deflected cross which looked like it was heading in anyway.

I was trying to think back to whether I'd have done the same thing as a striker and, yes, I would. Single-mindedness is what I'd call it.

Everton have surely got to defend better than they did in their 4-1 defeat by Newcastle. I just didn't expect to see them capitulate like that.

Bournemouth have started leaking a few goals recently too, so maybe there is some hope for one of Everton's less-than-prolific strikers to finally find the net - but I actually think this will be quite tight and the Cherries will edge it.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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Phil Cartwright
BBC Sport journalist

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium (kick-off 19:30 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Reflecting on Saturday's 4-1 home loss against Newcastle, Moyes said: "We had a brilliant win on Monday [at Manchester United] and we probably went into Saturday still carrying a little bit from that game. We certainly carried a couple of small injuries. We played against a really good Newcastle team that have been building for the past four or five years. It was a tough game for us but hopefully we'll learn from it."

• Moyes praised fans for their support of striker Thierno Barry, who is yet to score in 15 appearances for Everton: "What we've chosen to do is give him the opportunity to play and show what he can do. The supporters have backed him big time and it's given him great confidence. To get cheered by supporters, you have to do the right things and show willing. If you work hard enough, you'll be well accepted."

• The Scot did accept his forward needs to start scoring but backed him to keep improving: "Ultimately then, when you're trying to reach the top levels, any small opportunities that come around, you need your forwards to take them. We need him to come up with goals - that's part of the job if you're a number nine - but we're happy with the way he's playing. He's certainly beginning to get used to the Premier League and being at Everton."

• Seamus Coleman, Merlin Rohl, Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson remain unavailable. Moyes said injuries and suspensions are part of what managers have to cope with during a busy spell of fixtures at this stage of the season.

• Everton have not won in eight previous league visits to Bournemouth and Moyes said that record is "something we need to go there and change", adding: "They're a high-intensity team and it's a tough encounter for any team going there."

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Everton and Newcastle.

Here are some of your comments:

Everton fans

Chris: There was a clear gulf in class. Some players left themselves at Old Trafford on Monday. They need to beware. The inconsistency of the team as a whole is clear. The midfield was overrun at times and Newcastle exploited that. The second half performance was better, but apart from the 10 men at Manchester United, the Everton way of only being able to play one half returned.

Peter: We never got started before we were 1-0 down and struggled all through the game. Played too much down the left wing when it should have been played out to the right to Ndiaye. We missed Idridsa in midfield and, unfortunately, Iroegbunam couldn't hold his own. At corners, Everton need to leave Ndiaye on the halfway line to draw their players back and to give an outlet when we get the ball. Please listen to the plea, Mr Moyes. Absolutely gutted with the performance but well done, Eddie Howe. We have to put this defeat behind us and move on.

Andy: A poor performance all round against a team without an away win. Keystone Cops defending. We desperately need a striker. I can't see us ending up in relegation trouble, though.

Jeff: A very, very poor performance. Pickford went from hero to zero. A win at Old Trafford has little value if you can't beat a team below you in the league table at home. Moyes looks older by the minute. Another lost season. New stadium, same team, same problems.

Newcastle fans

Ustav: Although the entire team shifted up a gear, one aspect stood out to me: how a goalkeeper who is confident with the ball at his feet can transform the mentality and psychology of the entire backline. It was clear that with Ramsdale in goal, Newcastle's defence looked far more assured, with defenders showing greater willingness to play out from both sides of the pitch. Pope is an excellent shot-stopper who can save you 10 to 15 points a season, but his lack of confidence with the ball at his feet restricts the team's ability to build play from the back.

Bluey: Just shows that without Livramento and Hall, we are simply average - both were brilliant on Saturday! Thiaw is a proper unit and very pleased about his two goals - worthy of man of the match. Good team performance, was expecting Everton to make life more difficult than they did. We broke our away duck. Happy Birthday, Gaffer!

Theo: I've been a Miley doubter since he broke through, but besides one or two cup games against lesser opposition, this was a standout performance. His movement, link-up and reading of space was excellent - also didn't know he could swing a corner like that. I would have started Willock or Ramsey over him - just shows in Howe we (should) trust.

Duncan: A marvellous performance against an Everton team on the up. You could feel the confidence of the back four in their man behind them. The two full-backs were great - Tino had a few passes go awry, but that's likely to be a lack of match readiness. This was the best away performance so far and hopefully the start of our season. Away fans deserve a special mention too - they have been great all season away and don't get enough credit. They are our one constant.

Everton will not entertain any offers for winger Iliman Ndiaye and have no intention of selling him to city rivals Liverpool. (Teamtalk), external

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• Man City 3-2 Leeds

• Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth

• Everton 1-4 Newcastle

Everton manager David Moyes speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We were beaten by a far better team. We go again, you move on but Newcastle were much better than us. You can see the experience they are gaining from playing in European games. They were just much more powerful than us all night."

On bouncing back against Bournemouth on Tuesday: "This has been a difficult run of fixtures for us, we were away at Man United, Newcastle at home, Bournemouth away, so the job was to made sure we picked up points. We have done that in one of the games but not tonight. The plan is to do that on Tuesday night."

Did you know?

• Everton conceded 4+ goals in a Premier League home game for the first time since April 2023 (1-4 vs Newcastle), and for the first time under David Moyes at home since November 2010 (1-4 vs West Bromwich Albion).

• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has scored in consecutive Premier League games for the first time, with 2025-26 now his best goalscoring return in the top-flight (3).

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Ciaran Kelly
Football reporter

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Ten-man Everton showed plenty of fight to win at Old Trafford on Monday.

Perhaps a little too much after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.

But Everton never truly recovered from going behind so early on in this game.

Just when Everton appeared to rally, and started to dominate possession and force Newcastle back, the hosts gift-wrapped a second even before Pickford's error after both Michael Keane and Tim Iroegbunam failed to clear.

Anthony Elanga then went on to shake off Iroegbunam far too easily in the build-up to Woltemade's third.

It was rather telling that David Moyes hauled off Iroegbunam at half-time but, in truth, he could have substituted a host of his under-performing players.

But this was a rare off day at the Hill Dickinson.

Everton have enjoyed life at their sparkling new home since leaving Goodison Park, losing just two games.

But when Moyes' side have lost, they have ended up well-beaten - as was also the case in their only other defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, a 3-0 reverse against Tottenham Hotspur last month.

Everton bounced back from that defeat by picking up seven points from their next three games.

They have to ensure they do so again.

Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned.

Have your say on Everton's performance

What did you make of Newcastle's display?

Come back on Monday for a selection of your replies

Tim Iroegbunam and Jake O'Brien come into the starting line-up as Everton make two enforced changes for the visit of Newcastle United to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Iroegbunam replaces suspended midfielder Idrissa Gueye, who was sent off after slapping team-mate Michael Keane in Monday night's win against Manchester United.

O'Brien has also been recalled after countryman Seamus Coleman suffered a hamstring injury at Old Trafford last time out.

Everton starting XI: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Iroegbunam, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Barry

Subs: Travers, King, McNeil, Beto, Dibling, Alcaraz, Aznou, Welch, Campbell.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has handed Aaron Ramsdale his first league start as goalkeeper Nick Pope misses out through injury.

Pope has come under fire following recent errors on the road against Marseille, Brentford and West Ham, but Newcastle say the keeper misses out with an unspecified issue.

Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga and Nick Woltemade all return the starting line-up as Howe makes six changes following the midweek defeat in Marseille in the Champions League.

Newcastle starting XI: Ramsdale, Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Guimaraes, Miley, Joelinton, Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes

Subs: Ruddy, Schar, Tonali, Gordon, J.Murphy, Willock, A.Murphy, Ramsey, Neave

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I really like what David Moyes is doing at Everton. They were very good in their win at Old Trafford on Monday - firstly with 11 men and then especially with 10.

I quite enjoyed the spat between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane. There was many a team-mate of mine who wanted to thump me, I can tell you. Looking back, I would have absolutely deserved it too.

With Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye, Everton have got a bit about them going forward and they are great to watch, but they are just missing a goalscorer.

Their centre-forward against Manchester United, Thierno Barry, actually did all right. He didn't look like he was going to score but, in that scenario, with 10 men, he worked so hard and was getting on the end of a lot of balls up to him.

Whether it is Barry or Beto who starts against Newcastle, they are both due a goal - Beto has not found the net since August, while Barry has not scored at all this season.

Apart from Everton's centre-forward not scoring, one of the few other things that has been consistent since the season started is Newcastle's away form, in that it is really poor.

Still, when it comes to predictions, then with the quality they have got in their team, I am always left thinking 'will it change this week?'

They will have their moments against Everton, but I am not looking at this game and thinking they will go there and win. Instead, I am going to sit on the fence.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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Tom McCoy
BBC Sport journalist

Everton go in search of a third straight win when they host a Newcastle side awaiting their first Premier League away victory of the season. BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before Saturday's game (17:30 GMT).

Cards adding up for Everton

The Toffees made it back-to-back wins by beating Manchester United, though Monday's victory was anything but routine, with Idrissa Gueye becoming just the fourth Premier League player to be dismissed for an offence against one of his own team-mates.

It didn't prove costly on the night, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's strike inflicting United's first Premier League home defeat against 10 men.

Gueye, who now begins a three-match ban, has publicly apologised for his clash with Michael Keane and, according to manager David Moyes, also said sorry in the dressing room at Old Trafford.

Moyes was satisfied the midfielder acknowledged his mistake but also said "I quite like when my players have a fight", adding "I want them to be tough".

That certainly appears to be the case this season. The Merseysiders have been shown 27 cards so far in the Premier League, the division's fourth highest total.

Magpies' away struggles continue

Newcastle were impressive in last weekend's victory against Manchester City but Eddie Howe's side were brought back to earth by Marseille in midweek, with the French side scoring twice in the space of four minutes in a 2-1 win.

Surrendering leads away from home has become a recurring issue for the Magpies. They have gone in front in each of their past three games on the road but lost them all, also failing to capitalise on promising starts at West Ham and Brentford.

Howe insists Tuesday's defeat in France was "totally different" to those games, praising his side for how they dealt with the hostile atmosphere. However, the Englishman also admitted "there are certain areas to improve".

One of those areas could perhaps be in goal, with Nick Pope caught out for Marseille's equaliser on Tuesday. Pope needs to maintain high standards, with Aaron Ramsdale now providing high-class competition following his loan move from Southampton.

Nat Hayward
BBC Sport journalist

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

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Moyes confirmed Everton appealed against Idrissa Gueye's red card for slapping team-mate Michael Keane in Monday's win over Manchester United "immediately", but the appeal was rejected and the club was not given "any reason why it was turned down".

• On the red card incident: "It was over immediately. It was done, that was it. We moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room. We want passion. We don't always want it in the style it showed up on Monday night, but we certainly want that passion and commitment from all the players."

• How will he adapt with Gueye's suspension?: "Yes, we are [light in midfield]. Merlin [Rohl] having an operation has made us light, so we are quite short but we have other people who can play in there – Charly Alcaraz, Dwight McNeil if we need to as well."

• Moyes added that Rohl is unlikely to return before January and that, coupled with Gueye's suspension and forthcoming Afcon participation, leaves the Toffees "pretty short in that area".

• On captain Seamus Coleman's fitness: "Seamus has got a small injury. We don't think it's too bad but he just felt his hamstring early in the game, which was really disappointing from his point of view and ours."

• On Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson: "Jarrad is still on the way back and Patto as well."

• Moyes said he is happy with Jack Grealish's performances, but he wants him to score more goals: "I do [think he can reach another level]. I would be lying if I said I am completely happy. I want him to score more goals actually. He's probably played more games this year than he did in all of last year or even the last couple of years. He's done well. Physically he's coming on, but we want to keep on top of him and keep him in the best condition."

• On the Magpies: "Newcastle are a very good team and have been for three years. They are doing remarkably well. It's a tough game. You see how well they did against Manchester City last weekend so it won't be easy."

• Asked whether he would consider recalling Harrison Armstrong from his loan spell with Preston North End, Moyes said: "I'm really happy with how Harrison is doing. He's coming on great. I think Preston would be hugely disappointed if we took him back, but he's also got an injury at the moment as well. We'll consider it in January but, at the moment, I think him getting the games with the age he's at and his performances - Preston will hopefully have a really good chance of making the play-offs."

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Giulia Bould
BBC Radio Merseyside reporter

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There is a phrase among the Toffees supporters - "Everton, that" - and the trip to Old Trafford was a perfect example.

The odds were stacked against David Moyes before kick-off with his record of zero wins from 17 attempts as an opposition manager against Manchester United, plus the fact the Blues had not won this fixture for 12 years. Then, his trusted captain Seamus Coleman was injured after just ten minutes.

The Scotsman must have wondered what else could go wrong, but no-one was prepared for Idrissa Gana Gueye seeing red three minutes later for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.

To the media, Moyes stated he "couldn't understand" why the 36-year-old was sent off, but admitted he was "disappointed" in his midfielder. Gueye's moment of madness means there is even the possibility he will not feature for Everton again until 2026 as he will be heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal next month.

It also leaves the manager very light in midfield for the visit of Newcastle on Saturday with Merlin Rohl recovering from a hernia operation.

Regardless, as much as the hard-fought 1-0 win made it a historic night, the game will be remembered as one of the more bonkers evenings in Everton's history.

Fans could write a whole book on the unusual moments they have witnessed in recent times: a black cat halting their game at Goodison against Wolves in 2019, Djibril Sidibe forgetting one sock as he was subbed on by Carlo Ancelotti and a protestor cable-tying himself to Asmir Begovic's post.

Now the time Gueye slapped Keane but they finally beat Manchester United will be added to that extraordinary list.

Everton, that.

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Tom McCoy
BBC Sport Journalist

Perhaps it should be no surprise that Everton won away at Manchester United, despite being without Idrissa Gueye for most of the game. After all, no top-flight side has more experience of playing with a man down than the Toffees.

Gueye's sending off after 13 minutes was the 110th time an Everton player has been dismissed in the Premier League, the joint-highest figure in the competition along with Arsenal.

Eight of the Toffees' red cards have been shown to legendary hardman and cult hero Duncan Ferguson, another shared record, this time with Patrick Vieira and Richard Dunne.

While Gueye, 36, is old enough to know better than to scrap with team-mates, his disciplinary record is good for a defensive midfielder. This was only his second red card in English football, and his first since 2017.

Everton and Arsenal's tally equates to roughly one sending off every 12 matches and three per season, a significant disadvantage in a sport where fine margins matter.

Everton boss David Moyes wants to hang on to English midfielder James Garner amid interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in the 24-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (Talksport), external

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Prior to Monday's fixture, David Moyes had played 17 games at Old Trafford as a visiting manager and won zero.

Everton had not won at Old Trafford for 12 years, with just two wins in 33 games. No player has been sent off for fighting against their own team-mate since Ricardo Fuller for Stoke in 2008.

By the 10th minute, Everton's captain had hobbled off the pitch straight into the dressing room after his first start of the season. At the 13th minute, Everton's player of last season and most experienced midfielder was sent off for hitting one of his own team-mates.

And just when I think Everton can't surprise me anymore, here we are with a glorious 1-0 win.

Prior to the red card, Everton started the game incredibly well. The front four were high up the pitch looking to press. In that short time, they were dominating the game. And in that moment of madness, it could so easily have fallen apart.

This feels like a breakthrough moment in a season defined by transition.

And what a wonderful strike it was by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

As the first team in Premier League history to win at Old Trafford with 10 men, this is arguably one of Everton's best ever Premier League wins. To every man, the team were outstanding.

After declaring "I quite like seeing my players fighting", Moyes would be forgiven for getting the boxing gloves out at Finch Farm this week in the lead up to Saturday night against Newcastle. With both sides coming off the back of two big wins, it's going to be a massive night under the lights at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and likely the best atmosphere yet.

We asked for your views on Everton's 1-0 win at Manchester United.

Here are some of your comments:

Neil: Totally deserved win by Everton. Until the bizarre sending off, they were clearly the better team. Considering they were a man down they never looked like losing!

John: Put some respect on Moyes. He got everything right while arguably Amorim got some things wrong. Club is transformed since Moyes was reappointed. Well done.

Ethan: Moyes talking about the red card shows great man management. No wonder his players fight so hard for him. Compare that to Amorim saying he didn't even speak to his players after the game. Night and day.

Graham: Brilliant defence. Back four for Everton supreme. Barry worked his socks off, as did all of the team.

Andy: We totally deserved the points, with 10 men for nearly the whole game and we never ever looked in trouble.

James: Yet another game showing why Pickford is world class.