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  • EPL: Everton beat Arsenal 1-0 to swim out of relegation waters

    EPL: Everton beat Arsenal 1-0 to swim out of relegation waters

    Everton under new Manager Sean Dyche defeated league leaders Arsenal to swim out of relegation waters, the Merseysider climbed from 19th position to the 17th after securing three points against the Gunners.

    James Tarkowski has scored his first Premier League goal of the season and his first for Everton after heading home former teammate at Burnley David Oneil’s corner for the only goal of the encounter.

    He netted all of his seven previous Premier League goals for Burnley, under manager Sean Dyche.

    The loss is Arsenal’s second of the season after losing its first game to Manchester United in the first leg fixture.

    Closest rival Manchester City could cut the gap to 2 should the Citizens defeat Tottenham tomorrow at the Etihad.

  • Everton announces Sean Dyche as new boss after Lampard’s sack

    Everton announces Sean Dyche as new boss after Lampard’s sack

    Former Burnley’s manager, Sean Dyche, has been announced as the new Everton boss to lead the relegation fight after Frank Lampard’s sacking and Marcelo Bielsa rejecting role.

    The 51-year-old returns to the dugout nine months after he was sacked by Burnley.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Dyche would be officially confirmed as the new boss in the next 24 hours.

    Ian Woan and Steve Stone will reportedly join Dyche as his assistants, having previously worked with him at Turf Moor.

    Everton announces Sean Dyche as new boss after Lampard's sack

    Struggling Everton axed Frank Lampard on Monday with the club 19th in the Premier League.

    Former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa had been owner Farhad Moshiri’s first-choice for the Goodison hot seat.

    He was in London yesterday for talks with the Toffees hierarchy, before reports claimed he had rejected the chance to become manager.

    It was gathered that Dyche also held talks with Everton on Thursday.

    Former Toffees boss, Sam Allardyce, was another considered, as was Davide Ancelotti, the son of ex-Goodison gaffer Carlo.

    While former Southampton boss Ralph Hassenhuttl was also on the shortlist.

    But ex-Burnley manager Dyche is the man tasked with leading Everton’s fight against relegation.

    He has been waiting for a top-flight offer after snubbing several approaches from Championship clubs.

    Dyche will reunite with James Tarkowski, Michael Keane and Dwight McNeil at Everton, having worked with all three players at Burnley.

    He takes over with the Toffees having won just three out of their 20 Prem games this season.

    And Dyche will be thrown straight in at the deep end after penning a deal to take over.

    His first game is a daunting meeting with league leaders Arsenal at Goodison Park on February 4th.

    The Toffees then make the short trip across Stanley Park to face Liverpool at Anfield nine days later.

    Dyche spent nine-and-a-half years with Burnley before being sacked by the Clarets last year.

    He also spent a year as manager of Watford before heading to Turf Moor in 2012.

  • Everton sacks Frank Lampard as Manager

    Everton sacks Frank Lampard as Manager

    Everton has sacked manager Frank Lampard after a run of 11 defeats in 14 matches across all competitions.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Everton’s ownership made the decision to dispense with Lampard’s services on Monday.

    The 44-year-old spent less than a year in charge at Goodison Park and won just 12 of his 44 matches at the helm after taking over at the end of January 2022.

    Lampard’s last game in charge was Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at West Ham United, which kept them second-bottom of the table on 15 points after 20 games, two points below the safety zone.

    Everton sacks Frank Lampard as Manager

    Everton has played poorly this season with their last win being a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace in October.

    Lampard is now the sixth manager to be sacked by Everton’s owner Farhad Moshiri in almost seven years since becoming the majority shareholder.

    Lampard was appointed by Everton in January 2022 after he managed Chelsea from 2019-21 and Derby County in the second tier in 2018-19.

    Recall that Lampard was sacked as Chelsea manager in January 2021, having returned to the west London club where he holds a goalscoring record.

    Everton sacks Frank Lampard as Manager

    Former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo, who is currently in charge at Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, is among those being considered to replace Lampard. Sean Dyche, out of work since leaving Burnley at the end of last season, has also been tipped to take over at Goodison Park.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that before the Southampton match, Everton owner, Farhad Moshiri, had given his backing to Lampard, but after the West Ham loss, claimed to sack him was “not his decision”.

    But defeat against West Ham, a fellow struggler this season, was one loss too many for Lampard.

  • EPL: Everton coach, Lampard expresses optimism over West Ham clash

    EPL: Everton coach, Lampard expresses optimism over West Ham clash

    Everton manager Frank Lampard has expressed optimism the toffees will do well against West Ham in their next  English Premier League (EPL) next weekend.

    Recall that Southampton defeated Everton 2-1 on Saturday at the Goodison Park.

    The Merseyside club lost a fourth successive home league game in a row as they let a first-half lead slip.

    The defeat brought Lampard’s future into sharper focus after he had received the backing of club owner Farhad Moshiri earlier in the week.

    The defeat came against the backdrop of pre-planned fan protests inside Goodison Park at the end of the game.

    Supporters have been calling for the club’s board to be sacked, with Everton fighting relegation for the second successive season.

    Amadou Onana gave the home side a first half lead but James Ward-Prowse equalised after the break.

    He then curled in a free-kick to give Saints their first victory at Everton since 1997.

    “It’s obviously difficult and disappointing, especially when you go 1-0 up,” Lampard said.

    “It’s a tough game, there’s a lot of tension for both teams. We deserved to be (ahead) in the first half with the passion in our game.

    “It wasn’t a tactical game, it was more of a fighting game. We showed spirit and then an early goal (for Southampton) in the second half changes the tone.

    “We hit the bar but then, typically at the moment, we concede a free-kick and it goes in our net. Obviously, it’s disappointing. It was a big game for us and we lost.”

    The Everton board was advised not to attend the game due to security fears, but Lampard said the off-field troubles had no impact on the result.

    “It’s a difficult period. There is so much passion at this club for the right reasons, everyone wants the best for the club.

    “We’ve come in a direction where we were in a relegation battle last year and again this year.”

    Lampard admits next Saturday’s trip to West Ham, who are also in the bottom three and level on 15 points with the Toffees, is another huge game for the club.

    “The only thing that is important is the reaction,” he said. “The effort of the players, the desire of the players (against Southampton) was big.

    “But, in terms of the performance, when the game changes in the second half, we know that’s not enough and I’ll be the first to take responsibility for that.

  • EPL: Alex Iwobi’s return date revealed by Everton’s Medics

    EPL: Alex Iwobi’s return date revealed by Everton’s Medics

    Super Eagles and Everton midfielder, Alex Iwobi’s return date has been revealed by the Toffees medics after a scan was carried out on the player’s ankle injury.

    According to the medics’ report, the player will be back in exactly two weeks’ time.

    Recall that Iwobi was badly brought down by Tyrell Malacia in Everton’s Emirates FA Cup 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Friday night.

    Iwobi’s injury was initially feared that it would be a lengthy one but the Everton medics have allayed such fears.

    “Appreciate The Love, Back Soon,” Iwobi wrote on his Twitter handle.

    The 26-year-old has played every minute of Everton’s 18 Premier League games this season.

    The Nigeria international has been voted Everton’s best player so far this season after putting up impressive performances on a regular basis for the Toffees.

  • EPL: Why we drew Everton 1-1 at home – Pep Guardiola

    EPL: Why we drew Everton 1-1 at home – Pep Guardiola

    Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has revealed the factors that led to his side playing out a 1-1 draw with Everton.

    Guardiola has blamed the draw on the defensive tactics employed by his boys in the game last night.

    According to him, City might have drawn but it feels like they lost all three points in the encounter.

    Erling Haaland, scored his 21st goal of the season but Everton’s Demarai Gray equalized with a stunning finish with 11 minutes to go in the match.

    The Citizens dropped two points and now trail Arsenal by 7 points ion the Log.

    Arsenal would eventually inflict a 4-2 defeat on Brighton to open up a seven points gap on the league standing.

    According to Guardiola, City played well but were poor defensively.

    He said “We played a real good game but they made a fantastic goal with the first shot on target they had.

    “The result was not expected but this is football.

    “Everton’s approach against us was different to Liverpool, they broke the rhythm but this is the Premier League. It is a strategy for the opponent. It is difficult against eight players who are in their 18-yard box all the time,” Guardiola said.

    Manchester City’s next game will be against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday January 5th, with both teams slugging it out again three days later in the FA fixture at the Ethihad.

  • Lampard reacts after Iwobi clash with Everton fans

    Lampard reacts after Iwobi clash with Everton fans

    Everton manager Frank Lampard has reacted to a bust-up between away fans and Alex Iwobi at the end of defeat at Bournemouth.

    The Toffees were beaten 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium, with the way fans making their unhappiness with their side’s performance clear following the game. Lampard was forced to drag his players away from their own supporters as they angrily demonstrated with his team.

    Iwobi also saw his shirt thrown back at him after sending it into the stands, with a wall of security forming a barrier. Lampard has defended the Everton fans for their angry reaction and insisted that the incident with Iwobi was merely a “misunderstanding”.

    “I think there was a bit of a misunderstanding, Alex [Iwobi] had some friends that he was concerned about that were sort of at the front of the fans, there was nothing in that, and the players just have to accept the fans have a right to voice their opinions,” he said.

    “The fans have a right to be disappointed. They have come down here twice this week and seen poor performances. And before that we had been going OK and then they see performances they don’t like.

    “So when we are pleased they are happy after Palace, when we are pleased that they give us a welcome, we have to understand that they can voice their opinions and their opinions are right today.”

  • Fulham manager, Silva describes Everton’s Iwobi as a great talent

    Fulham manager, Silva describes Everton’s Iwobi as a great talent

    Fulham manager, Marco Silva has identified the talent of Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi ahead of match day 14 with Everton in the English premier League.

    Silva said Alex Iwobi is  a  great talent and Everton’s key man ahead of the Premier League meeting between both clubs.

    Fulham play host to Everton at the Craven Cottage on Saturday evening.

    Iwobi was signed by Silva in 2019 during the Portuguese reign as Everton’s manager.

    The Nigeria international initially struggled at the Merseyside failing to impress under managers, Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez.

    But the arrival of Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard has seen him become an important player at the club.

    Iwobi was adjudged Man of the Match in Everton’s 3-0 home win against Crystal Palace last weekend.

    The 26-year-old provided two assists in the encounter.

    “Iwobi is doing well and showing the quality I knew he had,” Silva was quoted as saying by West London Sport.

    “He can play out wide or in the middle like he is now and is a dynamic player.

    “It is clear to me that he is helping Everton a lot on and off the ball and the players around him are giving him the support to play with a bit more freedom as well.”

    Iwobi has so far scored one goal and recorded five assists in 12 league appearances this season.

  • Why my performance has been awesome this season – Iwobi

    Why my performance has been awesome this season – Iwobi

    Super Eagles and Everton Midfielder, Alex Iwobi has revealed why he’s been churning out great performances week in week out for the Toffees in the English Premier League this current season.

    Iwobi has been one of the top performers for the Toffees this term.

    Coack Frank Lampard also hailed Iwobi for his great form this season.

    The 26-year-old provided two assists in Everton’s impressive 3-0 win against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Saturday.

    Again, was named Man of the Match after the game.

    “On a personal level, I am playing with a lot of confidence,” the Nigeria international told Everton’s official website.

    “The manager tells me, ‘Play the way you train’. You can see I’m very confident, and I’m able to express myself on the pitch. For our third goal, I was able to do that with a cheeky little flick!

    “The manager gives me so much belief and, when I have confidence and motivation on the pitch, I feel I’m almost unstoppable.”

    Iwobi has scored one goal and recorded five assists in 10 league appearances for the Merseysiders this season.

  • EPL: Gerrard’s men defeat Frank Lampard’s Everton

    EPL: Gerrard’s men defeat Frank Lampard’s Everton

    Danny Ings and Emiliano Buendia scored to get Aston Villa’s Premier League campaign up and running with victory over Everton as Steven Gerrard got one over on his old midfield rival Frank Lampard.

    The two were facing each other as managers for the first time after years of battles on the pitch in games between Liverpool and Chelsea.

    Both had overseen losses in their Premier League openers and it was Gerrard’s side who claimed their first win of the season with a dominant display at Villa Park.

    The home side looked on it from the start and got the breakthrough midway through the first half when Ollie Watkins, making his first start of the season, found strike partner Ings inside the box and he turned sharply before firing clinically into the back of the net.

    Everton, once again playing without a recognised striker, did not manage a shot on target in the first half, although they did see an Anthony Gordon effort ruled out by the video assistant referee for offside.

    Substitute Buendia saw a deflected shot cleared off the line as Vila pressed for a second, which duly arrived in the closing stages when Buendia stabbed in following a good move.

    Lucas Digne turned a cross into his own net immediately after to give Everton hope, and they staged a late rally as Gordon was twice denied by Martinez, but Villa held firm to take the three points.

    BBC