Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Evertonpublished at 11:19 GMT 28 February
11:19 GMT 28 February
Everton's inconsistency makes them an absolute nightmare to predict, and the fact their away form is much better than their home results doesn't help me much here either.
Anthony Gordon looks sharp as anything up front for Newcastle, with Nick Woltemade playing just in behind.
The Magpies won 4-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in November and I'd usually back them in this kind of game at St James' Park and be quite confident they would win.
But Everton won here last season and, given how good they are on the road, I just have a sneaky feeling they will get something this time too.
Newcastle United v Everton: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:45 GMT 27 February
19:45 GMT 27 February
Matt Jones BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United and Everton will be looking to boost their European hopes when they meet at St James' Park in the Premier League on Saturday (15:00 GMT).
The Magpies were beaten at Manchester City last weekend but have shown signs of improvement lately. While the cup competitions are likely to be a priority in the remaining weeks of the season, continental qualification through the league is still up for grabs.
As for Everton, they have been one of the standout away teams in the division this season. After back-to-back defeats at home, David Moyes' side could relish being on the road again, even at a potentially tricky venue.
Can Gordon get one over on Everton?
Newcastle will be able to take some heart from the manner in which they performed at City last weekend. Even after a 5,000-mile round trip to Azerbaijan, they pushed the title challengers close at the Etihad Stadium.
After four successive games on the road, Eddie Howe would have been glad to get his squad back on home soil in midweek and look to put a concerning run at St James' Park right; they have lost three of their last four domestic home games.
For Anthony Gordon, this fixture means a lot. The forward left Everton in bitter circumstances in 2023 and has made no secret of his admiration for their rivals Liverpool since.
Gordon is yet to score against the Toffees in five appearances against them for Newcastle, and last season he saw a penalty saved by Everton goalkeeper - and Magpies nemesis - Jordan Pickford.
Since then, Gordon has been a dead-eye from the spot for the Magpies, scoring all nine of his penalties. However, his overall form this season has been curious; he has struggled in the Premier League but been sensational in the Champions League.
Pickford set for familiar Newcastle role
Gordon and his Newcastle team-mates will come up against Pickford again this weekend. Unsurprisingly, the former Sunderland goalkeeper frequently takes on the role of pantomime villain in this fixture.
The England international is a boyhood Black Cats fan and clearly taps into the emotion of that rivalry with Newcastle when playing against them.
At times, that has helped Pickford - he has saved two penalties and won various player of the match awards against them - although it has also hindered him, as was evident when he made an error in the 4-1 loss to Newcastle in November.
The goalkeeper remains a vital player for Everton, though, with only three teams conceding fewer goals than the Toffees this season in the Premier League. Pickford, who ranks second in goals prevented compared to expected goals, has played a huge role in that strong defensive record.
Moyes knows he will have to rely on Pickford again this weekend at what is a tricky stadium to visit. At the moment, though, his team look far more confident on the road.
The Blues have the sixth-best away record in the division this season and, since Moyes returned to Everton in January 2025, they have won the second-most away points in the Premier League.
A loss this weekend would be a potentially significant blow to their European hopes. The Blues are just three points behind seventh-place Brentford, although Newcastle would leapfrog them with a victory.
Moyes on Alcaraz injury, team rotation and Garner's formpublished at 11:14 GMT 27 February
11:14 GMT 27 February
Flora Snelson BBC Sport journalist
Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle United at St. James' Park (kick-off 15:00).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Charly Alcaraz picked up an injury in training on Sunday which means he will be out for three to four weeks.
On Everton's focus: "We're not ready to give up our ambition to make Europe. We'll keep going for it - why wouldn't we?"
On how they've improved since their home defeat to Newcastle: "I hope we're a bit more streetwise than we were that night. We were on the backfoot from minute one and we lost goals to corner kicks."
On St. James' Park: "It's a real iconic stadium, really fitting for the north east. They've done a really good job enhancing the inside of the stadium."
On rotating Harrison Armstrong and Jarrad Branthwaite: "It's the first time we've had enough players to try things. Quite often a young central midfield player or centre half finds his way into the team playing off to the sides. Probably a young Mikel Arteta when he came here had to do the same thing. That's where you're put because you're probably not physically ready to do it."
On James Garner: "He's been excellent in midfield. He's getting close to being of the level to play for his country, so hopefully he can keep that up and get selected."
On taking Garner out of the midfield: "It's a big risk but sometimes you have to take these decisions. We've been looking for a right back for about a year. Jake O'Brien an has done a great job at right back."
Asked how young players like Tyler Dibling, Adam Aznou and Merlin Rohl can break into the squad: "We're keeping our ambition, to see if we can make Europe and I want to play the players who have the best chance of getting those results. They need to improve."
'Dewsbury-Hall is missing Grealish massively'published at 08:15 GMT 26 February
08:15 GMT 26 February
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The Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast's Mike Richards on the Blues' struggles to score goals: "I think quality is an issue. I want to say that there's an improved quality from last season, 100%, that's obviously still there.
"But I think we've struggled often in terms of our striker situation. We're not getting anyone anywhere near double figures, and we're at the back end of the season. So the biggest issue for me is players not putting the ball in the back of the nets.
"How many times have we seen the ball get fired across the six yard box, and no one be there to put the ball in a fair few times for us. And that's all about the striker, the movement, the reading of the game.
"Tierno Barry is obviously still adjusting, I'm all for giving him time. I'm not sure Beto will ever progress and develop to be much better than he is. So maybe somebody else comes in.
"But the striker quality is one thing, and also the actual delivery from wide areas, the actual looking at the movements of those wide plays, because they've got to be a bit more involved.
"I was watching Dewsbury-Hall, and he is missing Grealish massively, because the two of them would link up really well on that left hand side. How many times does he make a little run into the box and be picked out by Grealish? Obviously we're going to cause a few problems there. Now he's the one trying to find somebody, and the movements of Barry just wasn't there."
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'Never fall in love with a loan player'published at 13:41 GMT 25 February
13:41 GMT 25 February
Giulia Bould BBC Radio Merseyside reporter
Several questions have been sent in via our Everton 'Ask Me Anything form' about Jack Grealish's injury affecting the 30-year-old's chance of becoming a permanent player for the Toffees.
The saying "never fall in love with a loan player" has been fully ignored in the case of Jack Grealish and Everton.
The news his season was over was met with despair from the Toffees faithful, and it hasn't just been the England star's talent that has led to him becoming a favourite.
Yes, his quality is undeniable and despite the fact he hasn't played in the last five Premier League game weeks, he remains behind only Bruno Fernandes, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland for the most assists.
However, it was Grealish's ability to understand Everton as a club and his 'never say die' attitude that immediately melted even the most sceptical hearts.
With foot surgery completed on the 30-year-old's stress fracture, the length of recovery time needed means it is unlikely he will be seen in a royal blue shirt again this season, so the question I'm asked a lot is if the loan deal will become permanent.
There is no doubt the Manchester City man has done well and impressed David Moyes, but his age and lack of resale value means there is a lot to weigh up for Everton.
The Merseyside club are also covering the majority of his wages, so to have him unavailable for the rest of the campaign when there's a possibility of finishing in a European place is an even bigger blow. However, Grealish loves Everton, and the manager, so that could be key in any summer decision.
No fee was set for a permanent deal in the loan agreement. Therefore, it may come down to how much City would want for a player entering the final year of a contract on significant wages but doesn't fit into Pep Guardiola's plans.
Grealish knows he would be adored again and be a star man, so the lure of becoming an Everton hero could be impossible for him to resist.
'The square peg, round hole approach simply needs to stop'published at 11:19 GMT 25 February
11:19 GMT 25 February
Mike Richards Fan writer
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Another home match. Another home defeat.
Much of the criticism last night was evident even before a ball was kicked.
David Moyes shuffled his pack – too much for some – against a Manchester United side, that although in form, are hardly setting the world alight.
With Jarrad Branthwaite and James Garner moved to either full-back position and Harrison Armstrong preferred to Tyrique George on the left-hand side of midfield, there was a disjointed feeling from the off.
Given our relative security this season, there is a sense that we are still playing with the handbrake well and truly on, instead of imposing ourselves on our opponents – especially at home.
Our second-half showing drifted towards a more expansive approach, without being spectacular. A huge opportunity missed by Armstrong proved to be a sliding doors moment.
The difference between the two sides was simply more quality in attack.
The clinical nature of United's winner highlighted how decisive that extra bit of quality can be.
The introduction of both George and Beto proved to be too late, but the former certainly did enough to show he should be starting on Saturday at Newcastle.
George's pace and directness brought excitement and asked questions of the United defence.
The square peg, round hole approach simply needs to stop going forward. Players need to play in their natural positions.
The effort of the players can't be faulted – the reception from the home fans at full-time was testament to that.
That effort will certainly win favour and it was refreshing to witness a positive reaction from those in the stands. Add in a less risk-averse approach and maybe we can get back on track at Hill Dickinson.
Curse of the new stadium in the Premier League erapublished at 11:19 GMT 25 February
11:19 GMT 25 February
Paul Birch BBC Sport journalist
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When Everton said a tearful farewell to their atmospheric Goodison Park home after 133 years in the summer, hopes were high that Hill Dickinson Stadium could become the fortress fans dreamed of.
An unbeaten five-match start at their new ground, inspired by new signing Jack Grealish, raised expectations further.
But defeat against Manchester United on Monday cemented Everton's status as the latest Premier League team to find the transition to a new stadium tough going.
The Toffees have failed to win any of their past seven matches at their gleaming 52,769-capacity arena, following in the footsteps of other top-flight sides who have struggled after moving grounds.
Eight clubs - only counting teams who were in the top flight for both their last season at their old ground and first at their new, and excluding temporary homes - have moved stadiums since 1992-93, but only one finished the next season with an improved record.
Everton are only 0.2 points per game down on their final season at Goodison but, given their most recent win at Hill Dickinson came on 6 December, they have some work to do to reverse the trend given they face Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City before the end of the season.
'Everton are still in a great position'published at 14:52 GMT 24 February
14:52 GMT 24 February
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Former Everton striker Jermaine Beckford has been speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast about whether he agrees with David Moyes that Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens was the difference in Monday's defeat at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
"I absolutely do, especially towards the back end of the game," Beckford said.
"Everton were piling on pressure in terms of set-pieces being put in. They put eight or nine players around the keeper, made it really difficult for him to collect anything but he was fantastic. They threw everything and the kitchen sink at the guy and he was immense. The difference.
"As a striker, my frustration from Everton's perspective is the lack of movement and direct running in the final third. It is frustrating, it really is. You can hear it in Moyes' voice. The team played really well, they gave Manchester United a tough game. But at the end of the day if you can't put away chances, you're not going to be able to score goals.
"I thought the boys in midfield, Tim Iroegbunam and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall were brilliant. But then creativity wise, Ndiaye did as well as he could do. He was probably the best player on the pitch in terms of every time he got the ball he was direct and positive. But there was nobody else to really unlock the United defence.
"Tyrique George was a bit of a throwback to the old school where as a winger you give him the ball and say, 'go on then, attack your full-back. Let's see what you can do'. He got the crowd up and bubbling. But this is a youngster, we need a little more of that from one or two of the experienced players.
"It's an area to look at improving in the summer. But when you look at where Everton have been in previous seasons and where they are now, we have to take it with a bit of context. Everton are still in a great position - ninth and touching distance of a European spot. You have a target in mind."
'Confidence won't be knocked'published at 11:09 GMT 24 February
11:09 GMT 24 February
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Everton's James Garner believes the Toffees were the better side against Manchester United and says their confidence "won't be knocked" by defeat.
He told BBC Radio Merseyside: "We were the better team, especially in the second half. I don't remember them creating any chances apart from their goal and that was the difference.
"The confidence won't be knocked. [It's] obviously very frustrating to not come away with anything, but the good thing is we've got next week to put things right and hopefully pick up points then."
'Dour team, dour manager, dour football' - fans on Man Utd defeatpublished at 09:16 GMT 24 February
09:16 GMT 24 February
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We asked for your thoughts on Monday's defeat by Manchester United in the Premier League.
Here are some of your comments:
George: Very poor performance from start to finish. We need to be on the front foot from the start, with a high press, rather than sit back and let the opposition dictate.
Michael: Disappointed that we can't dominate, even for periods, at home. We are so reliant on our recent away results to show we can actually compete in the Premier League. Even half those home points won instead of lost would put us just outside the top four. We have to start scoring at home!
Sean: Feels harsh to come out on the losing side after that - undone by a slick counter. How often do we score those types of goals to nick us a win though? Not very often, and that's the difference sadly. Lots of positive performances - Harrison Armstrong, James Garner, Tyrique George, Jarrad Branthwaite and a few others. We just lack killer instinct. Onwards and upwards.
Tony: David Moyes' team selection again - need I say any more. He plays too many players out of position. Branthwaite and Garner for starters. If Sean Dyche put the same team out and the performance and result was same, we'd be calling for him to be sacked. It's only our decent away form keeping Moyes in a job.
Walter: Strange - used the same tactic on corner after corner to no effect.
Richard: A dour team, with a dour manager, playing dour football. If someone gave me a free season ticket to watch that lot, I'd chuck it into the Mersey!
Ray: Moyes has done well but he has reached his goal. We need a new man with new ideas to freshen up a rather dull stadium.
Analysis: Toffees come unstuck against big-money opponentspublished at 07:36 GMT 24 February
07:36 GMT 24 February
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter
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David Moyes wore a look of irritation and frustration as he went to shake hands at the final whistle.
The Scot knew that for much of the contest his home side had been the equal of the club he once managed.
But, as has been the case often for Everton, big-spending opponents delivered a moment of quality for which the Toffees had no response.
Moyes has promise in his squad. That was clear when looking at Harrison Armstrong, former Manchester United midfielder James Garner, who excelled at right-back, and Tyrique George, who was denied by Senne Lammens deep in stoppage time as Everton desperately chased an equaliser.
James Tarkowski, Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane are reliable and experienced. But the elite level depth is not there.
Moyes spoke in his programme notes about chasing targets beyond the ones Everton have recently been used to going after. In recent seasons, their mission has essentially been to deal with a chronic financial situation and stay up.
A new stadium means new ambitions, and there has been no relegation danger this season. But Everton want more than mid-table security.
The only problem with that is – as Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are finding out – without sufficient resources, juggling Premier League and European football is a fresh strain on resources than can be exceptionally tough to overcome.
Moyes will keep pushing for those loftier spots in the table because it is his nature, but perhaps the top half and no more would not be a bad outcome for the first campaign away from Goodison Park.
Gossip: Rosenior wants to keep Everton target Delappublished at 07:35 GMT 24 February
07:35 GMT 24 February
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior is reluctant to let 23-year-old striker Liam Delap leave this summer, amid interest from Everton. (Football Insider), external
Everton 0-1 Man Utd: What Moyes and Branthwaite saidpublished at 22:40 GMT 23 February
22:40 GMT 23 February
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David Moyes spoke to Sky Sports after Everton's defeat against Manchester United: "I'm not happy with the scoreline that's for sure. You have to win games if you are going to keep moving on. We've not been doing that as much as we'd like, especially here [at home].
"We've lost narrowly to United, we beat them narrowly at Old Trafford earlier in the season. I though we did well in lots of bits, we get done on the counter and they get the one goal. We put in effort to score but lacked quality to get the goal.
"We weren't organised well enough off the ball. I have to praise them [United] for their quick attack. We knew that would be the case, they've been doing that really well. They have forward players who have to ability to run away fast and make hances. Most of the game we controlled it pretty well but in that one moment we switched off and it gave them that opportunity.
"Their goalkeeper [Senne Lammens] did a great job, made an amazing save from Michael Keane, looked as if he could take every corner kick. I thought there was a goal in there for us but we couldn't quite do it.
"They [the fans] saw us pushing United to the last minute, but we couldn't quite get it. I don't think we deserved to lose the game tonight. We are disappointed, but there are good things to take away as well."
Jarrard Branthwaite also spoke to Sky Sports: "I think second half we dominated most of the half. We had some balls into the box and created chances created. I think it's something as a team we need to get better at - putting those chances away. One lapse of concentration on the counter attack and they've scored the winning goal. We've came in at full-time disappointed because we deserved more from the game."
On Everton's performance: "You can see the way we started the second half, we came out with a lot of momentum. There was a 15-minute spell in the first half where maybe they dominated possession but overall it's been a good game from us. As I say, a lapse of concentration and we get punished.
"You can't do it in the Premier League. We've been punished. They had one [chance] in the first half where Mbeumo went through the middle and if it's a better pass, he's probably through again. That was on a counter attack, so we were aware of it at half-time. It's disappointing to come in and not pick up any points."
Did you know?
Everton have now lost more Premier League games at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2025-26 (6) than they did at Goodison Park last season (5), while they are now winless in six on home soil since a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in December (D2 L4).
Everton v Man Utd: Team newspublished at 19:05 GMT 23 February
19:05 GMT 23 February
Manager David Moyes has made several changes to his side that lost to Bournemouth in the Premier League last time out, with Michael Keane and Tim Iroegbunam replacing Vitaliy Mykolenko and the suspended Jake O'Brien.
Visitors Manchester United, meanwhile, are without defender Lisandro Martinez for tonight's match on Merseyside.
The Argentina international has a minor calf injury and is therefore replaced by Leny Yoro - the one and only change made by United boss Michael Carrick.
Manchester United XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes (C), Mbeumo, Cunha.
Sutton's predictions: Everton v Man Utdpublished at 07:33 GMT 23 February
07:33 GMT 23 February
Manchester United lost at home to Everton in November despite the Toffees going down to 10 men in the 13th minute, when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking his team-mate Michael Keane.
Ruben Amorim's United just could not find a way of breaking Everton down that night, but there is a very different feel about them now Michael Carrick is in charge.
They needed a stoppage-time equaliser to get a point at West Ham last time out, but they seem much more confident and have been playing well.
This will be a tough game for them but, as I've mentioned previously, Everton have picked up more points on the road this season than they have done at home.
That's another reason why I fancy United to get something here, and stop David Moyes doing the double over his former club.
Everton v Manchester United: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 12:05 GMT 22 February
12:05 GMT 22 February
Matt Jones BBC Sport journalist
A resurgent Manchester United have the chance to add to Everton's poor recent home form in the final fixture of the Premier League weekend on Monday at Hill Dickinson Stadium (20:00 GMT).
Having been eliminated from the FA Cup in the third round, both sides have had nearly a fortnight to reflect on their previous results in the top flight.
Everton were undone by eight minutes of chaos at home to Bournemouth to lose 2-1, while United salvaged a point at West Ham United in stoppage time.
No Mersey paradise for Moyes
Everton are in a curious position at the moment. After numerous seasons of flirting with relegation, the table looks a lot rosier - they started the weekend in eighth position - yet there is still some frustration around recent performances at home.
The calamitous manner in which they threw away a winning position against Bournemouth left supporters angry, as a chance to consolidate a spot in the European positions was tossed away.
It's now six games without a win at Hill Dickinson Stadium in all competitions; they have lost five of their last nine Premier League home games, as many as they had in their previous 28.
That run is in stark contrast to the team's away form; they've won five, drawn four and lost one of their last nine.
Manager David Moyes will be hoping a visit from a big-name opponent can ignite the mood at the new 52,000-seat arena. The number of midweek games and Monday night matches have been a big factor in a number of low-key atmospheres at their new home.
United playing favourites
United have 19 away wins and 42 wins overall against Everton in the Premier League, more than any team has against another team in the competition's history.
The Toffees did get the better of the Red Devils previously though, as they rallied from an early Idrissa Gueye red card to win 1-0 at Old Trafford thanks to a Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall goal. A win for Everton on Monday would give them just their second Premier League double over United, the first coming in 2013-14 when Moyes was in charge of the Red Devils.
That defeat in November was arguably the nadir for former boss Ruben Amorim. Plenty has changed since, with Michael Carrick in charge and the team playing with a renewed sense of freedom.
The draw at West Ham may have ended Carrick's winning start, but the team will take heart from the manner in which they fought to the end.
Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time goal - his second in three games - was enough to extend the team's current unbeaten streak to nine. The improved form of the £74m summer transfer will be a big relief at Old Trafford.
Overall, United have been the best team in the division in 2026, with no side able to better their haul of 15 Premier League points for the year; they have also scored more open play goals than any team since Carrick took charge.
Against a muddled opponent - their favourite opponent - they will be confident of adding to that on Merseyside.
