Norwich boss Daniel Farke claimed Everton’s penalty in his side’s 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park should not have been given.Andros Townsend put the hosts ahead with a 29th-minute spot-kick awarded after Allan went down in the box when challenged by Ozan Kabak.Referee David Coote initially rejected Everton’s penalty calls but a VAR check followed and after watching the incident bac...Full Story »

Jordan Pickford is set to make his return to action in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Norwich at Goodison Park.The England goalkeeper, sidelined after suffering a shoulder injury sustained against Burnley on September 15, has been back in training, along with full-back Lucas Digne, who sustained a calf issue in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at QPR.Andre Gomes also picked up a calf ...Full Story »

James Rodriguez made 26 appearances in all competitions during his time at Everton, scoring six goals. Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images Everton midfielder James Rodriguez has joined Qatari side Al Rayyan for an undisclosed fee, both clubs announced on Wednesday. Sources previously told ESPN that Rodriguez was discussing a move with the Qatari club after Everton gave him permission to l...Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez admitted his team were not good enough in their Carabao Cup exit at QPR.The Championship side won 8-7 on penalties after an entertaining third-round tie ended 2-2 after 90 minutes.Jimmy Dunne thumped in the winning penalty after Tom Davies’ kick had been saved by goalkeeper Seny Dieng.Benitez said: “It’s always bad to go out, no matter how, but es...Full Story »

Everton crashed out of the Carabao Cup after losing on penalties to Sky Bet Championship side QPR.After the 90 minutes ended 2-2, Rangers scored all their spot-kicks, prevailing 8-7 in the shoot-out.Defender Jimmy Dunne thumped in the winning penalty after Tom Davies’ kick had been saved by goalkeeper Seny Dieng.In an entertaining third-round tie, Charlie Austin netted twice for QPR in the...Full Story »

QPR midfielder Luke Amos could return to senior action in Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup third-round clash with Premier League Everton.The 24-year-old has been out since October last year after suffering cruciate ligament damage, but played the full 90 minutes in a B team fixture against Brentford last week and will hope to be involved against the Toffees.Boss Mark Warburton has urged his tea...Full Story »

Boss Rafa Benitez insisted Everton remain a work in progress after the Toffees’ collapse at Aston Villa.They shipped three goals in nine second-half minutes to fall to a 3-0 defeat on Saturday.Matty Cash sparked a goalrush as Lucas Digne’s own goal and Leon Bailey’s strike condemned the visitors to defeat.Matty Cash (right) opened the scoring (Tim Goode/PA)It ended Everton&rsqu...Full Story »

Aston Villa’s second-half blitz downed Everton as the hosts ran riot to clinch an impressive 3-0 win.They scored three times in nine minutes with Matty Cash, Lucas Digne’s own goal and Leon Bailey easing them to victory at Villa Park.The hosts could even afford the luxury of keeping record buy Emi Buendia on the bench after he arrived back from Croatia, where he had been training to ...Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez admits it would be better for his health if his side could score goals before they concede after a thrilling 3-1 comeback win at home to Burnley.The hosts looked battered and beaten after Ben Mee’s headed opener just after half-time only for a crazy 379-second period to turn the match on its head as Michael Keane and new signings Andros Townsend and Demarai G...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez’s golden touch as new Everton manager continued as his side produced a remarkable comeback with three goals inside seven minutes to beat Burnley 3-1 at Goodison Park.While the Spaniard’s two predecessors Marco Silva and Carlo Ancelotti struggled, and ultimately failed, to instil a spirit into the side which prevented them winning league matches from losing positions, t...Full Story »

EVERTON star James Rodriguez is spending the international break chilling on a yacht in Ibiza. And the Colombian was spotted relaxing with pals and appearing to have a vape as he mulls his future. James Rodriguez was spotted vaping on board a yacht in Ibiza Rodriguez hasn't played a single minute for Everton this season as new boss Rafa Benitez appears not to fancy the 30 year old. He was li...Full Story »

Andros Townsend fired Everton into the Carabao Cup third round after they overcame the straight red card shown to Moise Kean to claim a 2-1 victory over Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium.An Everton side featuring nine changes from the side that were held to a 2-2 draw at Leeds at the weekend looked to be up against it when Alex Iwobi’s goal was cancelled out by Tom Lees before...Full Story »

Huddersfield are without striker Jordan Rhodes for the visit of Premier League Everton in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday.The 31-year-old, who rejoined the club this summer, missed Saturday’s victory over Sheffield United with a back problem and boss Carlos Corberan has since revealed he could be out for up to three months.Right-back Pipa, who is yet to feature this season, also fa...Full Story »

James with Everton. The future of James Rodriguez will be decided in the next 10 days as he seeks a move away from Everton, where Rafa Benitez has told him he will not play, but a new suitor has come forward. James' future at Everton looks to be over with the player even recently admitting he has no idea who the club are playing in their opening Premier League fixtures. Newcastle, who showed ...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa said Leeds overcame “a big test” after their first home Premier League game of the season ended in a 2-2 draw against Everton.Bielsa’s side, humbled 5-1 at Manchester United on the opening day, hit back twice to earn a deserved point in their first top-flight game with a full house at Elland Road in 17 years.Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half penalty was ca...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips could make his first appearance of the season for Leeds in their home game against Everton.The England midfielder was an unused substitute in Leeds’ 5-1 opening-day defeat at Manchester United but is edging closer to full match fitness after his short summer break.Defender Diego Llorente is hoping to return to contention next week after missing out at Old Trafford due to a ...Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez insists he will do a “proper” job at the club and does not have to win over doubting fans after a 3-1 victory over Southampton got his controversial reign up and running in style.The former Liverpool boss has faced opposition from a section of the support because of his association with the red half of the city and his “small club” comments ...Full Story »

James Rodriguez is among five Everton players who are unavailable for Saturday’s Premier League opener against Southampton as they are isolating. While Rafael Benitez, for whom the Goodison Park clash will be his first competitive match as Toffees boss, has not named all the players in the quintet, he did confirm Rodriguez was one of them. Benitez will be able to call upon Dominic Calv...Full Story »

Arsenal and Everton are reportedly set to go head-to-head to sign Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe this summer. The 20-year-old forward is currently competing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup for America and has helped his country to the final of the competition, setting up a tie with Mexico in the process. Hoppe burst onto the scene last season in the Bundesliga and scored a hat-trick against Hoffenheim ...Full Story »

Everton stars reportedly want their teammate named Everton footballers reportedly want their teammate, who has been arrested over alleged child sex offences, to be named. Police have confirmed that a man was quizzed by police following his arrest last week. The Premier League club then put out a statement confirming they had suspended one of their players. A statement read: "Everton can conf...Full Story »