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  1. First-team players take part in Everton In The Community eventpublished at 16:19 GMT 24 March

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    Manager David Moyes and members of Everton's first-team squad spent an afternoon at the Everton in the Community Showcase at Finch Farm last week, discovering more about the work of the club's official charity.

    Everton In The Community helps 36,000 people every year across Merseyside, from babies to pensioners, with more than 60 life-changing programmes.

    The team were involved with games like backgammon, wheelbarrow races and wellbeing obstacle courses with those who benefit from the charity.

    Club captain Seamus Coleman told BBC Radio Merseyside: "I'm very proud of it and being part of Everton for so long. It started off quite small and it's got bigger and bigger every year.

    "I'm not just saying it, it's humbling to be involved in these things and see the impact you can have on these people as a player.

    "The volunteers are incredible and it has been proven that Everton In The Community has saved lives. I've heard people come to me and tell me and it's powerful.

    "It's something we are and should be very proud of."

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  2. Will Everton need to be more 'front-footed' and 'assertive' next season?published at 12:31 GMT 24 March

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    Everton could return to European competition with a strong end to the season. Looking ahead, what will this season's progress mean for David Moyes and his squad?

    "Everton fans will want to kick-on, so that will require investment from the Friedkin Group and at some point it will require them possibly to play a more front-footed style of football more consistently," said journalist Rory Smith on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.

    "That will be a challenge for Moyes as it has been for a lot of managers.

    "I don't think he is a defensive manager, but fans want to be entertained.

    "Sometimes being entertained is a matter of perception. I think they will have to dominate games more and be more assertive.

    "Their history makes the standards very high at Everton and Moyes has been amazing this season - you could even make the case for him being manager of the year - but the challenge for Everton is always to make that next step and that is always complicated."

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  3. 'I think he'll be on the plane' - Rooney on Garner's England call-uppublished at 07:01 GMT 24 March

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    Former Everton and England striker Wayne Rooney, speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show about James Garner being called up to the England squad: "He fully deserves to be in there, he's been brilliant all season. His attitude when playing right-back and in midfield, his quality, his tackling, his passing - everything about his performances this season has been top-class.

    "I think he'll be on the plane [to the World Cup].

    "People say this and you might not understand it - he's a player you look at and you know he's come through Manchester United's academy.

    "They do everything right - their attitude, how they're tackling, how they're running. It's really evident when you see it. He's a player who does everything well.

    "There were concerns when he was younger about his mobility and getting around the pitch, but he's put all of that to bed. He looks like one of the fittest on the pitch and he's a big lad as well.

    "He's got everything going for him. He's just signed a deal [until 2030] - that's great business for Everton because he'll be such an important player over the next few years."

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  4. 'We will put in 120% after the international break'published at 13:37 GMT 23 March

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    Goalscorer Beto spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside after Everton's victory against Chelsea: "It feels amazing to help the team to win a must-win game and to keep a clean sheet so we are all happy."

    On his more regular game time: "It's good for me. I am getting to my level of confidence and playing the all-round game. It is getting really good for me.

    "As a striker for Everton, I need to put a great shift in for hold-up play, running behind and trying to score goals. If I do this well the team can be more confident and create more chances.

    "In the international [break] some of us will rest and some will put in the work - but we needed this break. When we come back, we will put in 120%."

  5. 'Nice mix of top players and manager who has been there and done it'published at 10:57 GMT 23 March

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    Former Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast about Everton's improvement this season: "They're winning off the pitch with that stadium and they're backing it up on the pitch.

    "They've got some top players in that squad; Iliman Ndiaye, who I love watching, James Garner performing in midfield, Jordan Pickford saving some amazing shots, James Tarkowski being that leader.

    "They have a nice mix of top players and a manager who has been there and done it at multiple clubs.

    "The signs are looking really positive."

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  6. Everton 3-0 Chelsea - the fans' verdictpublished at 08:22 GMT 23 March

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

    Here are some of your comments:

    Everton fans

    Jack: An excellent team performance, from Jordan Pickford to Beto. Jordan looked unbeatable, the back four were solid, James Garner and Idrissa Gueye were outstanding and always looked in control. I was really pleased for Beto - he always works hard and got his reward this time, ably assisted by our wide players. A good day to be an Evertonian.

    Harry: It might be a single result to other teams, but this means so much more to Evertonians. This performance showed the power of our supporters, and the realisation that Hill Dickinson Stadium will soon be a powerhouse. We have had years of discontent but it's had more to do with the ownership than the fans. The real turnaround starts next season.

    James: Best performance of the season - thoroughly deserved. Every player at least 9/10 and some were 9.5. We have some momentum now, so who knows.

    Greg: Everton looked like the only side that wanted to win. Fantastic all-round performance that really gave the fans something to sing about. The stadium was rocking. Well done to all the players.

    Chelsea fans

    John: Players who aren't good enough are getting exposed. Wesley Fofana is shocking and Enzo Fernandez is carrying on like he is Mr Chelsea but can't back it up with a performance. Club is rotten from the top down, and I don't see silverware in our future for quite a while. One bright point is Estevao Willian, but can he thrive in such an obviously toxic dressing room?

    James: Woeful just about sums it up. It looks like Liam Rosenior is out of his depth and the goalkeeper situation needs urgent attention. I would play Teddy Sharman-Lowe against Port Vale and see what he can do.

    Rod: With the present owners and manager, Chelsea will struggle. The owners just do not understand Premier League football and the manager is not up to the job. Too inexperienced - end of story.

    Gordon: How long before the owners admit they have got it completely wrong? Recruitment, training, coaching, tactics. Outsmarted by every other manager and outrun by every other team. A complete embarrassment. The "project" is a failure and Chelsea fans are fed up with it.

  7. 'For Everton to be in the mix is unbelievable'published at 11:26 GMT 22 March

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    The fight for Champions League football appears to be turning into the race that no-one wants to win.

    For the second year in a row, it is all but certain that the top five teams in the Premier League will qualify for next season's Champions League.

    But shock defeats and inconsistency means the form of the so-called top sides is falling off a cliff.

    Defeats for Liverpool and Chelsea have opened the door for a team to come out of left-field and clinch a coveted Champions League place.

    Could it be Everton? Brentford? Even Fulham, 10th-placed Brighton and teams below remain in touch.

    Premier league form table over the past 10 games

    Everton have competed sporadically in Europe throughout the 21st century, most recently in 2017-18 when they featured in the Europa League.

    They have not featured in the Champions League proper since 1970-71, when it was known as the European Cup.

    But eighth in the Premier League, just three points off the top five with seven league games to go, the Toffees are in serious contention to not only compete in Europe but perhaps even reach the continent's top competition.

    Manager David Moyes was keen not to get carried away with the idea of Champions League football at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but did not shy away from what being in Europe would mean to the club.

    "I'd love to say it was [a possibility] as I'm trying to be more positive than I would normally be, but for Everton to even be in the mix for Europe is unbelievable, whether it is Conference League or Champions League," Moyes said.

    "We were sitting here last year just beginning to edge ourselves away from relegation and still had lots of money to pay off, new ownership and 10 or 12 players out of contract - so for us to be in the position we are now is just great.

    "I can imagine, if we could possibly do it, what it would do for the crowds here as Evertonians are desperate to get back amongst it."

    Champions League football might have seemed like a far-away dream for a club who have spent more time trying to avoid relegation in recent seasons, but under Moyes they have enjoyed a resurgence that has almost made that dream a reality.

    Speaking to BBC Sport the Scot said a top-10 finish would be a "really good year" and that they will "try and give ourselves a chance of getting in the European competitions".

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  8. Watch Premier League highlights and analysispublished at 10:16 GMT 22 March

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  9. Everton 3-0 Chelsea: What Moyes saidpublished at 20:13 GMT 21 March

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    Everton boss David Moyes, speaking to BBC Match of the Day after their 3-0 win over Chelsea: "Chelsea are a quality team, the players they've got are excellent so it was always going to be difficult but we have done it today."

    On Beto scoring twice: "It's difficult to explain, sometimes as a manager you come across so many good people who work really hard but this boy is incredibly humble, does his work every day, wants more, he can't get enough of it. Sometimes the harder you work the more luck you get as well. Whether it was luck today or not he certainly took his goals great."

    On James Garner's performance and assist for the first goal: "I might be biased but, for me, he was the best player on the pitch and he's up against an awful lot of top players from other top countries. Argentina, some England internationals on the pitch. I thought he stood out and worked really, really hard. He's getting his rewards for the work he's putting in."

    On whether it was the best day at the new stadium: "Absolutely the best. Even the arrival, as we know some things can play a part, the late kick-off, maybe had a couple of beers, but the crowd was definitely with it. From minute one I think we gave them something to believe in.

    "The crowd was fantastic tonight. It was more reminiscent of Goodison then any game we've had here."

    On European ambitions: "It's seven games to go to see if we can cling on to a position in Europe. I'd say if we can get a position in top 10 we'd see it as a really good season, not near the bottom of the table fighting relegation. But I think we're here now, I don't want to step away because you don't get many chances, so I think every game we have to see if we can get points and see if we can give ourselves a chance of getting into one of the European competitions."

    You can listen to more from Moyes on BBC Sounds

    Did you know?

    • Everton have won consecutive Premier League games at the Hill Dickinson stadium for the first time.

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  10. Everton analysis: England's Pickford and Garner lead the waypublished at 20:03 GMT 21 March

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    Football reporter

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    After the match, Everton's stadium announcer marked Jordan Pickford's 100th clean sheet for the club.

    It was a day when the England international outshone his Chelsea counterpart Robert Sanchez, collecting a series of dangerous crosses with conviction and making two outstanding saves from midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

    Everton fully deserved the win, but Pickford's assured performance made it feel more comfortable, while his potential new England team‑mate delivered the key breakthrough moment.

    Having earned his first call‑up on Friday, James Garner lined up for his club on Saturday and threaded a through ball to Beto to carve open Chelsea's defence in the match's first genuine moment of quality.

    The former Manchester United midfielder, who also often fills in at right‑back, is only now earning plaudits beyond Merseyside and produced another outstanding display.

    Unlike Chelsea, this Everton side have grit, passion, energy and cohesion.

    That cohesion stems from the limited number of line‑up changes made by manager David Moyes - just 51 so far this season, compared with Chelsea's 99 in the Premier League.

    It is part of a strong core built under the new Friedkin ownership, who, through Moyes' leadership, guided the club away from relegation last season and can now look towards a more optimistic future.

    There is real momentum behind the Toffees' push for Europe, and a party atmosphere followed as Everton finally secured back‑to‑back home league wins at their new stadium for the first time.

  11. Everton v Chelsea: Team newspublished at 16:44 GMT 21 March

    Everton line up

    Everton centre-back James Tarkowski returns despite having been listed as an injury doubt before kick-off.

    His inclusion means James Garner moves back into his favoured midfield role, fresh from his first England call-up for the March international break.

    David Moyes keeps the rest of his side unchanged from the 2-0 defeat at Arsenal last weekend.

    Everton XI: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Beto

    Subs: Travers, Patterson, Barry, Dibling, Coleman, Branthwaite, Röhl, Iroegbunam, Armstrong.

    Chelsea make three changes from the 3-0 defeat by PSG in midweek.

    One is enforced, with Trevoh Chalobah ruled out for six weeks after injuring his ankle; he is replaced by Wesley Fofana.

    In better news for Chelsea, Malo Gusto returns from illness to come in for Mamadou Sarr, while Romeo Lavia is preferred to Andrey Santos in midfield.

    Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Lavia, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto, Joao Pedro

    Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Sarr, Essugo, Santos, Estevao, Garnacho, Delap.

    Chelsea line up
  12. Follow Saturday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:26 GMT 21 March

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

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    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.

  15. 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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  16. '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.

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  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.