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Everton analysis: Striking issues crop up againpublished at 22:11 GMT 3 November
22:11 GMT 3 November
Emlyn Begley BBC Sport journalist
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Everton have two strikers - with a combined one goal.
Beto - who has that goal - usually starts, and Barry usually comes on. This time they switched it around with Barry starting before being replaced by Beto early in the second half.
It did not make a difference.
And Barry, a £27m summer signing from Villarreal, really should have got his first goal in English football when Grealish picked him out with a cross which he skied over from inside the six-yard box.
Everton could have been two or three goals clear by then - with Grealish having hit the post earlier.
After that Barry miss it all just stopped. Their only other chance came in the closing moments through Vitalii Mykolenko.
Everton, managed by ex-Black Cats boss David Moyes, now have one win in their past eight matches.
'I'm praying I get a good reception' - Pickfordpublished at 11:56 GMT 3 November
11:56 GMT 3 November
Everton's Jordan Pickford tells Kelly Somers what it will be like to face his boyhood club Sunderland for the first time since swapping Wearside for Merseyside in 2017.
Sutton's predictions: Sunderland v Evertonpublished at 07:49 GMT 3 November
07:49 GMT 3 November
I'm torn here because I'm always wrong about Sunderland, and I know that means I've got a large fanbase on Wearside.
Because of that, I don't want to jinx the Black Cats by saying they will win... but it is also hard to make a case for Everton getting anything.
My 606 co-host Roman Kemp said Hill-Dickinson Stadium will be a fortress for them this season, but Tottenham didn't have too much trouble there last Sunday in their 3-0 win.
David Moyes' side really need to respond after that defeat but what he needs more than anything, as he goes back to one of his former clubs, is a finisher.
Beto misses so many chances but I'm backing him to put his boots on the right feet this week and score to grab his side a point.
Sunderland v Everton: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 08:58 GMT 2 November
08:58 GMT 2 November
Matthew Hobbs BBC Sport journalist
Sunderland have equalled their best start to a Premier League season and next they host an Everton team who have won just once in six matches.
BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into Monday's game at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland's superlative start
Sunderland head into match round 10 having made their joint-best start to a Premier League season.
Seventeen points from nine games equals the efforts of the 1999-2000 side of Peter Reid, who went on to finish seventh, and represents the sixth-best start by any promoted side in Premier League history.
On this occasion, the mastermind of Sunderland's excellent start has been Regis le Bris. The 49-year-old has confounded expectations since he was appointed in July 2024 as an unheralded replacement for Michael Beale.
Le Bris had just been relegated from Ligue 1 with Lorient in his previous role but proved to be an immediate success on Wearside, ending Sunderland's eight-year exile from the top flight by beating Sheffield United in the play-off final and then guiding his side to the lofty heights of the Premier League's top four.
One reason for Sunderland's great start is the relentless running of their two central midfielders - Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki have covered more ground than any other players in the Premier League this season.
The pair cost Sunderland £28m this summer - £13m for Xhaka, £15m for Sadiki – which already looks to be a real bargain for players so integral to Sunderland's strong start.
Toffees coming unstuck in attack
Sunderland next face an Everton side who have dropped off following a positive start of their own.
The Toffees have won just one of their last six Premier League games, losing 2-0 against Manchester City and 3-0 against Tottenham in their ast two outings.
Everton's failure to score in those matches is the latest sign of a wider malaise. While Everton were successful in recruiting the likes of Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall during the summer, the Merseysider's squad still lacks an elite centre forward.
Beto and Thierno Barry, David Moyes' current two options at number nine, have scored once between them in 18 Premier League appearances.
Grealish currently tops the Premier League rankings for creating chances from open play (19) but as a team, Everton simply aren't taking those chances.
They have scored nine goals from an expected goals tally of 12.4 , with only Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace underperforming to a greater extent in front of goal.
The Toffees have already lost at promoted Leeds this season and another defeat at the Stadium of Light would consign Everton to three successive losses under Moyes for the first time since October 2011, while they haven't lost three in a row under the Scotsman without scoring in 20 years.
Moyes on Patterson, alternative forward options and Sunderlandpublished at 14:51 GMT 31 October
14:51 GMT 31 October
Josh Lobley BBC Sport journalist
Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Sunderland at Stadium of Light (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Moyes confirmed Nathan Patterson has had a "small procedure on his groin" and will not be available for the match. Otherwise, he believes everyone else should be OK for Monday.
Moyes was asked about the struggles of strikers Beto and Thierno Barry, and did not rule out the possibility using other options up front: "If I'm not getting what I want then I will look to see what else there is. But it gives you less focal point and changes how you have to play. We won't bury our head in the sand and will certainly think about it."
After a strong international break for Republic of Ireland, Moyes said Seamus Coleman has "never been out of his thinking" as an option for his side but also spoke highly of Jake O'Brien's recent performances.
On Monday's opponents, who Moyes managed in the 2016-17 season: "Their performance all season has been really good and a lot of people have been surprised by it. They have a great crowd behind them and are really strong at home."
He drew a comparison between Everton and his former club: "We are in a city with a really good club in Liverpool and Sunderland have always had to compete with Newcastle. Hopefully, Sunderland will challenge Newcastle and we can challenge Liverpool as well."
The year of the dead ballpublished at 08:08 GMT 31 October
08:08 GMT 31 October
This - it seems - is the season of the set piece.
The Premier League debates are more about dead balls than ever before, with some sides enjoying immense success from corner kicks, throw ins or well-worked free-kicks.
What fine timing then for BBC Sport to launch a column with former manager Tony Pulis, a man who seemed to finely extract the fine margins from the game.
Do Everton have Premier League's worst forward options?published at 12:40 GMT 29 October
12:40 GMT 29 October
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Chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.
Terry asked: Do you think Everton have the worst forward options in the Premier League? Beto is nowhere near the required level technically and Thierno Barry looks lost since joining in the summer. I can't think of a team with worse options.
Phil answered: If not the worst, then among the worst.
Beto is short of consistent Premier League class, struggles with hold-up play and misses too many chances. Barry is, shall we say, a work in progress.
Everton spent £27m on Barry in the summer to bring him from Villarreal when there were already doubts over Beto's pedigree. They bought a raw, developing player when they needed something nearer the finished article.
It is clear manager David Moyes shares those doubts from the number of times he has swapped them - for games and during games.
It is an obvious flaw that is already costing Everton points. They have real creativity with Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye, but the lack of a reliable striker is letting them down and will continue to do so.
'More tactical variety is desperately needed'published at 10:57 GMT 28 October
10:57 GMT 28 October
Briony Bragg Fan writer
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The first loss at Hill Dickinson Stadium was inevitable at some stage, however, it still stings.
That is now one win in seven in all competitions. Of course, Everton were the only team not to concede from a set-piece this season, for the inevitable to then happen (twice!).
But, as it was at Manchester City in the previous week, Everton simply are not taking their chances when they arise - and as cliche as it sounds, goals change games.
Beto had a glorious opportunity in the third minute to put Everton in front, which could have changed the whole trajectory of the game. The forward attackers just were not at the races and Spurs took their chances. There were some beautiful crosses into their box, and someone with the profile of Micky van de Ven simply should not be allowed a free header.
Time to switch it up, David Moyes. No more like-for-like substitutions, or delayed ones at that. Everton need to make some real tactical changes, showing a new dimension to their play.
It is all too easy to read now. All the game runs through Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish, so teams are just doubling up on them both. None of the full-backs are offering them more options, and both Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall need to pull the trigger more at goal.
It worked well with James Garner in an unfamiliar left-back role at the 2-0 win against Brighton; likewise, Carlos Alcaraz really impressed in the 2-1 win against Crystal Palace. What could he really offer when he came on at 85 minutes against Tottenham?
With Merlin Rohl continuing to impress in training, it may be time to bring him into the starting midfield and give Idrissa Gana Gueye a well-deserved rest. It may inject some new energy and unpredictability; more tactical variety is desperately needed.
'We need to find ways to score'published at 10:28 GMT 27 October
10:28 GMT 27 October
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James Tarkowski says Everton "need to find ways to score" as they slumped to their second consecutive Premier League defeat on Sunday, this time at the hands of Tottenham.
The Toffees have scored just three times in their past five games across all competitions, and have failed to score in either of their past two matches against Manchester City and Spurs.
Everton conceded twice in the first half against Spurs from corners, with defender Micky van de Ven scoring both.
Tarkowski believes all players are responsible for Everton's recent goal drought, not just the forward players.
Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside after the loss, the centre-back said: "We need to start scoring goals, we need to start putting the ball in the back of the net.
"That might sound like I'm picking on forward players, but I'm definitely not, that's for the whole team including myself.
"We need to find ways to score. Tottenham's centre halves scored two against us.
"Set pieces decide games a lot of the time, and you saw that Tottenham won the game from set pieces."
Everton 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur - the fans' verdictpublished at 10:24 GMT 27 October
10:24 GMT 27 October
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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.
Here are some of your comments:
Everton fans
Mark: We just lack a goalscoring striker. Beto works hard, just not good enough, and we were poor defensively from corners.
Simon: This result is a pretty fair reflection of where the team is at, which is miles off the top half of the league. Until we can start playing through balls behind the opposition defence, we will continue to be an easy team to defend against. We have first-class wingers, but our nine and 10 offer nothing through the middle.
Mike: Everton have become so predictable, and teams have sussed us out very quickly. We are far too slow and ponderous; it's easy to defend.
Ted: We were awful. No centre forward. No creativity. Grealish tried, but was not supported by anyone.
Tottenham fans
Andy: Although we are now riding high in the league, I just can't get excited about this team or its manager. Frank is perfectly content letting the opposition dictate, playing all the positive football whilst we play on the back foot, passing sideways and backwards when we have the ball; hoping at some point to score from a set piece.
Frank: Much better performance. Defence is good, central midfield is excellent. Sarr seems to have an eye for goal play as a forward. As Frank says, it is about building layers, and we need to get the four forwards working with pace. Enjoyed the game.
Tony: Not our best effort, the scoreline is quite flattering, but a win is a win. We need to pass the ball better and at a better tempo. We play too slowly and lost the ball too much.
Analysis: Toffees missing striker's instinctpublished at 19:39 GMT 26 October
19:39 GMT 26 October
Emily Salley at Hill Dickinson Stadium BBC Sport journalist
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Everton's new home at Hill Dickinson Stadium had been a happy hunting ground, but it seems the freshness may have worn off slightly and fans flocked to the exits after Pape Matar Sarr's third for Spurs.
The break in Everton's unbeaten home run won't be a massive concern for David Moyes, but their striker situation will be.
Beto and Thierno Barry - the Toffees' two recognised centre-forwards - had scored just one league goal between them before Sunday's outing.
And they were unable to add to that miserable tally on a damp and dreary evening on Merseyside.
Beto's form was summed up when he chose to bicycle-kick a golden opportunity from close range, despite having space and time to readjust for a more conventional attempt that would have challenged Vicario.
Barry, too, failed to make an impact after replacing Beto in the 65th minute.
It wasn't for a lack of opportunity. The majority of Everton's attacks came through Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye, who tirelessly whipped dangerous balls into the Tottenham box.
Everton 0-3 Tottenham: What Moyes said published at 19:17 GMT 26 October
19:17 GMT 26 October
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Everton didn't defend corners well enough - Moyes
Everton boss David Moyes spoke to BBC Match of the Day after his side's defeat to Tottenham: "It wasn't a 3-0, but it ended up 3-0 because we didn't defend our set pieces well enough. I thought we did a lot of positive things, but it wasn't a positive result, which is what we were after."
On set pieces: "Give Spurs credit, they are good at them, they got on the end of things that they tried, we had more corners than them but couldn't get one of those moments to go for us. That happens, today was a bit of a kick in the you-know-whats."
On the goal ruled out by VAR: "Since I have seen it, I agree it was offside, if it had been the other way around I would be claiming it was an offside goal so I think they got it right.
"Their keeper was probably their best player, dealt with corners incredibly well. We played some good stuff but could not get the goal we needed."
Did you know?
Heading into this game, Everton were the only team yet to concede from a set-piece in the Premier League this season (excluding penalties) – the Toffees then proceeded to concede from a corner twice in the same Premier League game for the first time since December 2023 (Max Kilman and Craig Dawson for Wolves).
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