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Arsenal Edge Everton 1-0 To Reclaim Premier League Top Spot

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Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a game far from their most fluent display. The Gunners were under pressure after Manchester City had briefly overtaken them with a comfortable win over West Ham United earlier in the day, making the trip to Mikel Arteta’s former club a must-win. The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Everton defender Jake O’Brien handled Declan Rice’s corner in the penalty area. Viktor Gyokores converted the spot-kick emphatically, extending his perfect record in league penalties to 19 from 19 since the start of the 2023-24 season. Arsenal created more chances in the second half, with Leandro Trossard and Martin Zubimendi both hitting the woodwork, but the penalty proved enough to secure the three points. David Raya and the Arsenal defence were rarely troubled despite Everton’s spirited efforts. Everton were without key attackers Iliman Ndiaye, away at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, out with a hamstring injury, leaving the side light on creativity and goals. Thierno Barry and Beto offered little threat, and the team’s lack of a reliable striker remains an issue for the January transfer window. The home side felt hard done by late on when they appealed for a penalty after William Saliba appeared to trip Barry, but VAR ruled no foul had occurred. Dwight McNeil, Tyler Dibling, and Jack Grealish had minimal impact, adding to Everton’s frustration in front of a lively crowd. The result puts Arsenal two points clear of Manchester City and six ahead of third-placed Aston Villa, sending a clear message that while their performance lacked polish, their title ambitions remain very much alive.

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Cole Palmer Ends Goal Drought As Chelsea Beat Everton 2-0 To Return To Winning Ways

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Cole Palmer marked his return to the scoresheet for the first time since September as Chelsea snapped a four-match winless streak with a 2-0 home win over an in-form Everton side at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old attacker, who has been managing a groin problem that sidelined him for over two months, struck after 21 minutes with England boss Thomas Tuchel watching from the stands. The move was sparked by Malo Gusto, who later found the net himself shortly before the interval. Everton started brightly and controlled much of the opening spell. Iliman Ndiaye tested the Chelsea defence with two efforts, while James Garner also went close as the visitors pressed early. Chelsea, however, settled through Palmer after a difficult start to December that featured losses to Leeds and Atalanta, along with a draw at Bournemouth. Slipped in behind the defence by Gusto, Palmer steadied himself before wrong-footing Jordan Pickford with a neat finish at the near post. The goal shifted the balance of the game. Alejandro Garnacho wasted a number of opportunities, the most glaring coming when he fired wide with the goal gaping after latching onto a poor back pass from substitute Carlos Alcaraz. The chance came shortly after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, facing his former club, was forced off injured. Both sides threatened again before the break, with Enzo Fernandez and Jack Grealish unable to convert their chances. Chelsea then doubled their advantage just before half-time as Gusto reacted quickest to bundle in Pedro Neto’s delivery. After the restart, Garnacho lifted a close-range effort over the bar before making way for Jamie Gittens. Grealish had a header saved and later volleyed wide when well placed, while Ndiaye struck the post late on and Trevoh Chalobah produced a crucial block to deny Alcaraz inside the area. Chelsea’s sharper finishing proved the difference as they tightened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League. Everton, meanwhile, stay eighth, having played more matches than several teams around them.

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Everton Claim 1-0 Win Over Manchester United At Old Trafford Despite Playing With 10 Men

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Everton secured their first Premier League victory at Manchester United in 12 years, despite spending almost the entire match a man down after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking his teammate Michael Keane on Monday. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s brilliant first-half strike proved decisive, earning the visitors a 1-0 triumph after the 13th-minute altercation that saw a furious Gueye shown a straight red. Manchester United, aiming to climb to fifth with a win, dominated possession—particularly in the second half—but struggled to break down Everton’s resolute defence. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was outstanding, making several crucial stops, including a stunning save to deny Joshua Zirkzee in the final 10 minutes. The victory, Everton’s second on the road this season, lifted them above city rivals and reigning champions Liverpool into 11th place, level on 18 points with United, who sit above them on goal difference.

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Grealish Scores First Everton Goal As Toffees End Palace’s 19-Match Unbeaten Run

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Jack Grealish scored his first goal for Everton to complete a thrilling 2-1 comeback and end Crystal Palace’s remarkable 19-match unbeaten run. Palace took the lead in the 37th minute through Daniel Munoz, but Everton equalized early in the second half when Iliman Ndiaye converted from the penalty spot. Jordan Pickford, making his 300th Premier League appearance, kept Everton alive with several crucial saves as Tyrick Mitchell struck the bar and Jean-Philippe Mateta saw his effort cleared off the line. Ismaila Sarr also came close, but Palace’s wastefulness in front of goal proved costly. As the game approached stoppage time, Ndiaye’s cross found Beto, whose header was parried by Dean Henderson. Munoz’s attempted clearance then deflected off Grealish and into the net to spark wild celebrations at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The victory snapped Everton’s four-game winless run and ensured they remain unbeaten at their new home, while Palace suffered their first defeat in any competition since April. Everton’s late strike marked their latest home Premier League winning goal since March 2022, when they beat Newcastle United in stoppage time. Grealish, who has made an impressive start to life on Merseyside, won more fouls (four) and played the third-most passes in the final third (18) of any player on the pitch. Remarkably, each of Everton’s last three Premier League home wins after conceding first have come against Palace — 3-2 in May 2022, 2-1 in September 2024, and now 2-1 again.

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Liverpool 2-1 Everton: Gravenberch Shines as Arne Slot’s Side Maintain Perfect Start

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By Kamal Yalwa: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Liverpool continued their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Everton in a fiercely contested Merseyside derby at Anfield. The result extends David Moyes’ winless record at Anfield to 21 Premier League games across four different clubs, as Liverpool made a fast start and held firm under late pressure. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring in the 10th minute, latching onto a precise delivery from Mohamed Salah to give the hosts an early lead — their fastest home goal in over two years. Gravenberch, who returned to the midfield trio alongside Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, was instrumental throughout. Shortly before halftime, he turned provider with a clever through ball to Hugo Ekitike, who calmly slotted home his fourth goal for Liverpool since joining in the summer. The 2-0 cushion gave Arne Slot’s side firm control going into the break. Alexander Isak made his Premier League debut for Liverpool, coming on for the final 20 minutes, but his presence wasn’t crucial as the hosts had already done the damage. Everton responded in the second half with renewed intent. Idrissa Gueye pulled one back with a powerful volley following an incisive run and cross from Jack Grealish, who was arguably Everton’s standout performer. The visitors pushed for an equaliser, creating a tense finish, but lacked the composure and final product to break through Liverpool’s defence again. Liverpool have now won five straight Premier League matches for the first time under new manager Arne Slot and sit six points clear at the top of the table. Their lead could be reduced depending on the outcome of Sunday’s clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, live on Sky Sports. The result strengthens Liverpool’s title credentials and deepens Everton’s early-season struggles, leaving Moyes and his side still searching for their first win at Anfield in the Premier League era.

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Everton 2-0 Brighton: Jack Grealish stars at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Toffees win in new stadium opener

Everton 2-0 Brighton: Grealish Stars as Toffees Celebrate New Era at Hill Dickinson Stadium

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Jack Grealish delivered a statement performance on his home debut for Everton, assisting both goals in a 2-0 victory over Brighton as the Toffees marked their first Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in style. Goals from Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner, combined with a late penalty save from Jordan Pickford, ensured a perfect start to life at their new riverside home and got David Moyes’ side off the mark for the new campaign. Grealish the Architect After a disappointing loss to Leeds on the opening weekend, Everton bounced back emphatically — thanks in large part to summer signing Jack Grealish, who registered two assists and was named Player of the Match. Grealish’s first moment of magic came in the 24th minute, weaving past his marker before delivering a precise low cross that Ndiaye converted with confidence. It was Ndiaye’s second landmark goal in as many matches, having scored the final goal at Goodison Park. In the 52nd minute, Grealish played a key role again, setting up James Garner, who rifled home a thunderous strike from 20 yards to double the lead. “It was positive for the manager as well,” Moyes said post-match. “Jack gave us something different — composure, creativity, and ball retention. He carried the ball really well and was decisive in the final third.” Brighton Waste Chances, Welbeck Misses Penalty Brighton had their opportunities — and plenty of them. Kaoru Mitoma struck the crossbar early on, while Danny Welbeck missed from close range and later squandered a chance to bring his side back into the game from the penalty spot. Matt O’Riley also saw an effort saved after intercepting a poor back-pass from James Tarkowski, and Jan Paul van Hecke struck the post in a chaotic first half for the visitors. The penalty — awarded after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was penalised for handball — was poorly taken by Welbeck, with Pickford guessing correctly and saving comfortably. Special Day at the Hill Dickinson Stadium The occasion was about more than just three points. With fans exploring Everton Way and posing with commemorative granite stones, the stadium — framed by stone walls and dockside views — offered a sense of history and hope. Architect Dan Meis had called for the new home to become “a bear pit”. Judging by the atmosphere, it’s well on its way. “The crowd gave us everything today,” said Moyes. “To have that backing from the first whistle in a new home — it means a lot.” Player Ratings Everton: Pickford (7), O’Brien (6), Tarkowski (5), Keane (6), Garner (7), Gueye (6), Iroegbunam (7), Dewsbury-Hall (6), Ndiaye (7), Grealish (8), Barry (6).Subs: Beto (6), Alcaraz (6), McNeil (5), Armstrong (N/A). Brighton: Verbruggen (5), Wieffer (6), Van Hecke (6), Dunk (6), De Cuyper (5), Baleba (5), Ayari (6), O’Riley (6), Minteh (7), Mitoma (7), Welbeck (5).Subs: Hinshelwood (6), Kadioglu (6), Gomez (6), Gruda (N/A).

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Everton Manager David Moyes Honoured with OBE

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Everton manager David Moyes has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Prince of Wales. Moyes, 62, managed West Ham from 2017 to 2024, and under his tenure the team secured its first major trophy in 43 years in the 2023 Europa Conference League. He managed Everton from 2002 to 2013 and returned to the Merseyside team in January. Moyes said Prince William had congratulated him on the way things had turned around in the second half of the season. He said the Prince told him about going to Aston Villa games with his sons. Moyes said: “I think in many ways it shows that the royal family are very much part of the people as well and want to do normal things in life”. Prince William pins a medal onto the jacket of David Moyes. They are standing inside Windsor Castle. Other men in royal dress stand in the room. Aston Villa finished sixth in the Premier League, with Everton in 13th place. They were just one point above the relegation zone when Moyes returned to Goodison in January. The former Celtic and Preston player, who also managed Manchester United, said he learned about the honour in December. Moyes told PA he had not believed it when he was contacted by the Home Office, having previously missed messages about it. “I went back, we checked, and I’ve got to say it was a big moment for both me and my wife. It was emotional,” Moyes said. He added he believed his success at West Ham was a key part of him making the New Year Honours list. “Bringing a trophy to West Ham, I think was huge, and I’ve been really fortunate that I’ve been able to manage and stay in the game for a long time,” he added. Moyes has the third-most Premier Leagues matches as a manager, behind Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger at Manchester United and Arsenal respectively.

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EPL: Ola Aina May Return Against Everton

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Ola Aina would be back for Everton although that feels like a bit of a long shot, some reports had claimed. The 27-year-old was struck down with a calf problem against United and it’s not clear how long he will be out for. Now, a photograph has been shared on the player’s official Snapchat and it would seem that he’s still not walking without the aid of crutches. That does feel like a blow for Forest as the team will undoubtedly view the home games as winable and crucial in the quest for Champions League football. The Nigerian international has been one of the most consistent players this season and would be in the running for Player of the Year. Aina is very important to the way in which Espirito Santo wants his teams to play and the hope will be that he can be back on the pitch in no time.

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