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Wolves 2-3 Everton: What Moyes and Dewsbury-Hall saidpublished at 17:45 30 August
17:45 30 August
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Everton manager David Moyes spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Everton's 3-2 win over Wolves: "Really pleased. We played really well and got an early goal. We limited them to few opportunities.
"Any away win is a good one and we are really pleased.
"We made it really hard and we gave away two goals which are unlike what I expect of them. We let them back into it.
"We also had two or three opportunities to get a fourth goal. But it is a really good win."
On Jack Grealish: "think Jack knows who he is. I am not taking any credit. He is making a big difference. Whether it is his assists, his presence, lots of things. So all credit to him.
"He is playing the minutes he may not have had in recent years. So he has three games in a week."
Toffees midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Premier League Productions: "A whirlwind of a game. All three goals were fantastic moves. Really happy with the win but not happy with how hard we made it at the end. But overall a great three points."
On his connection with Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye: "Really good. They are both fantastic lads. Everyone knows Jack is quality but Ili is a top player. And playing with him you see how good he is. It is a nice feeling having players like that around you."
Did you know?
Beto has now scored 12 goals in the Premier League without providing a single assist; only Branko Strupar (15) and Bafetimbi Gomis (13) have scored more goals in the competition without providing an assist than him.
Wolves v Everton: Team newspublished at 14:01 30 August
14:01 30 August
Jorgen Strand Larsen, who has been the subject of two bids from Newcastle United, sits this one out. Wolves boss Vitor Pereira said on Friday the Norway striker was being treated for a minor knock.
Beto starts up front for Everton in place of Thierno Barry, while Vitaliy Mykolenko returns to the starting XI after injury. New signing Tyler Dibling starts on the bench.
Sutton's predictions: Wolves v Evertonpublished at 11:04 30 August
11:04 30 August
It's a big match for Wolves, this. Vitor Pereira needs a result.
I thought Pereira did a good job with them last season. They have lost Matheus Cunha, of course. But against Bournemouth they were a man down and against Manchester City they just fell to pieces and were smashed.
I do worry about Everton, especially in the centre-forward area. Maybe Thierno Barry will come to the fore but £27m doesn't get you a top-class striker these days and he's still got some developing to do.
That said, if there's a motivated Jack Grealish then Everton have a really good chance. He was excellent against Brighton. It's good to see him back playing football with a smile on his face.
Wolves v Everton: key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:24 29 August
19:24 29 August
Matthew Hobbs BBC Sport journalist
Wolves will attempt to back up their League Cup victory against West Ham United by earning a first Premier League success of the campaign against an Everton side looking for a third straight victory in all competitions. BBC Sport examines some of they key themes before Saturday's fixture at Molineux.
New signings improve Everton's attack
Everton's 2-0 win in the League Cup against Mansfield Town on Wednesday night was David Moyes' 500th career victory as a manager. He will aim for his 501st at Molineux against a Wolves side who also won in the cup earlier this week.
The win against Mansfield was Everton's second at Hill Dickinson Stadium following the 2-0 triumph over Brighton last weekend and Jack Grealish made his second start for the club.
The England international is already averaging 3.21 chances per game, which is more than any Everton player since the start of last season.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is second on that list with 2.5 chances created and although he was rested in midweek, the instant impact of the two midfielders highlights why Moyes was desperate to recruit more creativity this summer.
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New signings have had an immediate impact on Everton's attack
Toffees coming unstuck in defence
It is a case in point highlighted even further by Harrison Armstrong's performance on Wednesday. The 18-year-old provided two assists on his first start of the season and his third assist in total for the club.
Since the start of last season, only Dwight McNeil (6) has provided more assists for Everton in all competitions – despite Armstrong playing just 273 minutes in total and spending the second half of 2024-25 on loan at Derby.
While Everton's attacking options have drastically improved following the arrivals of Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall and, most recently, Tyler Dibling, they have looked vulnerable defensively.
Leeds benefitted from a controversial penalty call to defeat Everton in the opening matchround but they had 21 shots, including 12 in the box. Brighton then missed multiple chances, and a penalty, against the Toffees last weekend.
The net result is that Everton have the highest expected goals tally against of any side so far this season – although Wolves are just behind in second.
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Everton and Wolves have shown defensive frailties so far this season
Can Wolves hang on to Strand Larsen?
In 2024-25, Vitor Pereira's side would have finished 12th in a Premier League table that started with his first game in charge on 22 December but the start to this campaign has been more difficult.
Wolves conceded five goals and failed to score across two opening defeats before they came from behind to defeat West Ham United in the League Cup on Tuesday courtesy of a brace from striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
The 25-year-old Norway international has been subject to two bids from Newcastle United and Pereira's immediate priority must be to hold onto a player who was only signed on a permanent deal in July following his loan move from Celta Vigo last summer.
Wolves have already lost Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri and although wingers Fer Lopez and Jhon Arias have been added for a combined £34m, along with Alkmaar full-back David Moller Wolfe, Pereira's squad appears weaker than last season.
Across the first two matchdays, Wolves have had the fewest shots (15), have the lowest xG (1.02) and only three sides have had fewer touches in the opposition box (33).
Wolves rejected Newcastle's second bid of £55m earlier this week for Strand Larsen and they surely can't afford to lose such a key figure with time running out to find a replacement in this window.
Following Wolves' win against West Ham, Pereira addressed the bids for Strand Larsen. "Football is football and every player has a price, even [Lionel] Messi or Cristiano [Ronaldo]," he said. "I understand football but for me it's very important for us. We will see what happens.
"If it's my decision, of course [he stays]. He is a very important player.
"I know a lot of players in my career in this situation and they have asked me not to play but he wants to play every time. He wants to help the team.
"In the last seven or eight months I am with him, I know him very well. He will never force [a move]. Of course we know football is football. You must be ready for everything but I want to keep the best players and this kind of player with us."
Moyes on squad depth, Armstrong's future and Grealish impactpublished at 10:27 29 August
10:27 29 August
Karan Vinod BBC Sport journalist
Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Wolves at Molineux (kick-off 15:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
On team news: "I think most things are pretty much the same. Every Premier League team's squad won't be confirmed until after Monday's deadline, whether it be in injuries, etc. So I think we are all looking to get rid of the window and then working with the players we have."
Moyes further confirmed that he "hoped" that Vitaliy Mykolenko will be ready to go against Wolves as "it was important" for them to get him back, and confirmed that Adam Aznou has "a little bit of a problem" with his ankle but is back in training.
On any more signing this summer: "Could do. But I don't want to raise expectations all the time. Anything we get over the line before Monday night, I couldn't be sure of that. We have had injuries (in defence) and we want competition for them and realise that there are people breathing down their necks."
The Scotsman admitted it was not an ideal situation to see such an influx of players this window, noting that "they can't repair" everything in one summer, but added that it has "given them a chance to bring some players in" and make improvements on last year.
On Jack Grealish: "I think his experience is hugely important, he's played in huge games and also played with great players, so I'm hoping that his nous helps us and we need it here."
Moyes also stated that he was "really pleased" with the way Grealish has settled in at the club and called him "a real talent", adding he hopes to help him "get back to the levels he produced for many years".
On Harrison Armstrong: "A loan is there if we want that for him, he played really well mid-week. He has shown that he's got the potential to be a future Everton player, that's for sure. So, we've got a decision - if we are going to give him enough game time between now and January. In January, we will lose two or three players to the Africa Cup of Nations, so we have got that in our thought process. We are really pleased with how he played and we are looking at a very good future Everton player."
The Everton manager said that the players signed this season show his intent to build on the strong defensive foundations from last year, adding that he is "looking to make more chances and score more goals this season".
On improving away form: "Absolutely. We had some terrific wins on the road last season, and I hope we can keep it going. Overall, we are now going to Wolves, and hopefully we come out with three points."
On Wolves: "I think Wolves have got a good side, I think the manager is doing a very good job, and they are developing as a team, some very good players. We go to Wolves knowing that it is a difficult game and that we are going to have to play really well to get a result."
'Hopefully this is the start of something special' - Colemanpublished at 12:56 28 August
12:56 28 August
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Everton captain Seamus Coleman spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside after the 2-0 win over Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup Second Round.
On captaining at the new stadium: "A very proud day. There was times we didn't know how we'd get to this stadium as a Premier League club. There's been a lot of blood, sweat and tears in the last three or four years. All the hard work done by so many people, it's taken so many managers to get here as a Premier League club. It was a lovely day against Brighton. To walk out into the new stadium as Everton captain is an amazing feeling."
On setting their sights on the EFL Cup: "I think the manager set the tone with that. He wants this football club to be back challenging in Europe and getting on cup runs. I think you could see that by the team he picked tonight. There was a few changes but it was still a strong team. It's been a frustration of mine when the team gets changed around too much and you end up getting knocked out. Every club's crying out for success. We've seen with Crystal Palace and Newcastle that it's possible."
On his role as a mentor: "It's important, it always has been. You want the young players to feel as comfortable as they can quite quickly. It's not just me, I have to say there's a group of lads that make everyone feel at home quite quickly. We'll be rallying around Tyler [Dibling] and making him feel at home as quick as possible."
On a new dawn for Everton: "It definitely does feel like a new start, it feels exciting, with the new players and the amazing stadium. But with that you do have to have a bit of patience and understand that it's a tough league and we have to earn the right every week. Slowly but surely, the manager will keep strengthening the squad. In time this football club needs to be up, challenging for things because it's a huge club and we've had too many tough years. Hopefully this is the start of something special over the next four or five years."
Moyes eyes defensive supportpublished at 09:38 28 August
09:38 28 August
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David Moyes has hinted defensive reinforcements may be on their way into Everton before Monday's transfer deadline.
The Scot used key figures including James Tarkowski and Michael Keane in Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Mansfield Town.
Injuries to Jarrad Branthwaite, Nathan Patterson, Seamus Coleman and Vitaly Mykolenko have limited Moyes' options, though the latter two featured at Hill Disckinson Stadium.
Moyes said: "We wanted to try and give as many players (as possible) a game. I've not got any defenders. I'm very limited to what I can choose defensive-wise.
"It already has changed a lot of my plans because, obviously, we're without Jarrad and we have been without Myko for, certainly, the first couple of games.
"We had this at the end of last season as well, we've had it all through the summer. It's not as if we've necessarily got it better.
"We've got people back, but others are injured. We've just got to make sure that we're not short again if we can help it - and certainly we were short for the first two games in the Premier League."
'Professional performance' - fans on EFL Cup winpublished at 09:28 28 August
09:28 28 August
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We asked for your views after Everton's EFL Cup win over Mansfield Town on Wednesday night.
Here are some of your comments:
Robbie: This was a game where Everton did not have a lot to gain, but had a lot to lose. Mykolenko and Coleman both had steady games and it was good to see Armstrong get a decent amount of game time. With all the new players the team needs playing time to gel and tonight was ideal for this.
Dave: A measured performance from Everton. Patience was required before we managed to score, and what a finish from Alcaraz it was. Both Alcaraz and Armstrong played well tonight, alongside another good cameo from Jack Grealish. Nice for Dibling to get on the pitch even though he seemed unsure of where he should play.
Dominic: Was a little worried in the beginning, but the subs helped. It could have been more than two but Beto needs to take his chances. He holds on to the ball to long, just shoot. Please.
Malcolm: Professional performance by Everton against a very resilient and well organised Mansfield team. Not a classic but we're into the next round.
Grealish quickly becoming fans' favouritepublished at 08:33 28 August
08:33 28 August
Shamoon Hafez Football reporter
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Although there are teething issues that need to be ironed out, such as the apparent issues with digital tickets, Everton are enjoying the start of life at their magnificent new Bramley-Moore Dock home.
David Moyes' men have made it back-to-back victories without conceding following their move from Goodison Park and were in control for large periods during Wednesday's contest against Mansfield Town – the first to be played under floodlights at the venue.
There could be more incomings in their remaining days of the transfer window, but this Everton side are well organised under Moyes and will be aiming to make the place a home fortress.
There will be concerns about the number of chances being missed, and 22-year-old summer signing Thierno Barry looks like he may need time to settle in following his big-money move from Villarreal.
But there are plenty of positives to draw upon, most notably the early form shown by Jack Grealish, who is already becoming a fans' favourite.
The 29-year-old has had a couple of years on the fringes at Manchester City and is aiming to win his place back in the England squad during a season that ends with a World Cup.
The freedom with which he is being allowed to play, and the intakes of breath every time he gets on the ball, suggests he will be a key player for Everton.
Chants of "super Jack Grealish" echoed around the stadium when he was brought off after an hour, replaced by compatriot Tyler Dibling, who made his debut after a £40m switch from Southampton.
Second-half goals from Carlos Alcaraz and Beto settled the tie, with Mansfield's 6,000-strong support heading home without seeing their side manage a shot on target.
'We have to try and be competitive in the cup' - Moyespublished at 08:19 28 August
08:19 28 August
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Everton manager David Moyes on the 2-0 win over Mansfield Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup: "I have had 100 of these games in my career, and 99 have been rubbish. We played well enough and weren't clinical.
"The football was fine and we dominated for 40 minutes. They probably had a few minutes before half-time but a lot of things I liked. We had to navigate a side that won four on the bounce and started the league quite well.
"We don't have European football here and I have had it and know how difficult it is to play Thursday and Sunday. I want us to try to be as strong as we can. Every team changed eight, nine 10 players and the media sometimes ask 'why are they doing that?' Coaches have to manage all the players and everyone at the club.
"We are not a side that will be competitive at the top end of the league but we have to try and be competitive in the cup. Everybody wants to win the cups, the draws are decisive in what you get.
"It is amazing the numbers we got for the game. The crowd are trying to play their part, we are trying to bring in offensive options to go with the defensive work we have done."
'Everton's season will depend on what happens in the transfer market'published at 09:19 27 August
09:19 27 August
Pat Nevin Former footballer and presenter
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It was an emotional day for many of us on Sunday as my old team Everton played their first competitive match at the new Hill Dickinson stadium.
The departure from Goodison was beautiful last season with a fitting win against Southampton. The arrival at a new home was just as emotional and what a beautiful stadium it is to watch a game of football.
Those steeply banked stands hold in every ounce of atmosphere and there was plenty to be savoured as Jack Grealish, Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added the creativity the fans crave.
With Carlos Alcaraz also on the books and the arrival of Tyler Dibling from Southampton, you would think things were looking rosy after those three points.
Unfortunately, as Davie Moyes knows well, you need to defend as well as attack and there are huge gaps and little depth in that area. Maybe more than any club in the league, Everton's season will depend on what happens in the transfer market this week.
