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  1. Follow Wednesday's Premier League games livepublished at 18:09 26 February

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    Five matches make up Wednesday's Premier League action

    • Brentford v Everton

    • Man Utd v Ipswich

    • Nottingham Forest v Arsenal

    • Tottenham v Man City

    • Liverpool v Newcastle (20:15)

    All kick-off times 19:30 GMT unless stated

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  2. 'This is the first time I'm excited to play in every game'published at 15:04 26 February

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    Everton forward Beto says he is keen to capitalise on an opportunity that "he has never had" since joining the club.

    The striker, who has scored five goals in his past four Premier League matches will be looking to continue his hot streak when the Toffees travel to London to face Brentford on Wednesday.

    "This is the first time [since joining the club] I'm feeling like this, this excited to play every game," Beto told club media.

    "I just want to play this next game to see how it's going to be. I don't want to have one week off without a game. I just want to keep playing, because before I wasn't playing. Now that I'm playing and I feel that I'm getting better and better, I want to test myself.

    "The team is helping me a lot. They're trying to find me. I can see they trust me. They trust in my strength and I just want to pay back the trust they put on me."

    When asked if this is the best he has felt in his playing career, Beto added: "Almost. I've felt this type of way in Udinese, in Italy, and I'm starting to feel it now in Everton and I'm happy for the team."

  3. 'Everton looking up, not down... but right to think they're not safe yet'published at 11:56 26 February

    Ian Kennedy
    BBC Radio Merseyside reporter

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    Beto celebrates scoring for Everton against Manchester UnitedImage source, Getty Images

    Wednesday's game at Brentford looks tough on paper, but this is a confident Everton side that can look back on recent away wins over Brighton and Crystal Palace.

    The Blues can go into the game with a real belief they can come away with something positive, especially with Brentford without a home win in the league since December. The Bees have, however, looked good away from home, highlighted by Friday's 4-0 victory at Leicester.

    So it is a good game in prospect and Everton will have to be very wary of Brentford's attacking threat.

    That said, the home side will know the Toffees have a rejuvenated striker in Beto, and are creating far more chances.

    Everton are now looking up, not down, and although they will have been disappointed to draw with Manchester United on Saturday having been 2-0 up, it is still another point towards mid-table security.

    David Moyes says there is still work to do to ensure survival - and that is no bad thing.

    No let up, keep it going, not safe yet. It is the right attitude to have and it is working brilliantly at the moment.

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  4. Sutton's predictions: Brentford v Evertonpublished at 10:49 26 February

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    This is going to be close. Brentford have had back-to-back wins over West Ham and Leicester, while Everton's improvement under David Moyes has been dramatic.

    Moyes has done an incredible job but the Blues have not suddenly become world-beaters. I do think they will lose some games, and this is one of them.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-0

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

  5. Brentford v Everton: Did you know?published at 08:56 26 February

    Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrates scoring for Everton against Brentford with team-mate Dwight McNeilImage source, Getty Images

    Having won their first two Premier League games against Everton in the 2021-22 campaign, Brentford are now winless in their past five against the Toffees.

    Everton boss David Moyes has won one and lost five of his six Premier League meetings with Brentford, all with West Ham from 2021 to 2024. His 0.5 points-per-game against the Bees is his lowest average against any side in his managerial career in the competition.

  6. 'Upturn in results not just down to me'published at 19:28 25 February

    Everton boss David Moyes says multiple things happening at the club are contributing to the recent improvement in form.

    Speaking in Tuesday's news conference, Moyes said: "You see managers come in and see a bit of 'new manager bounce'. I'm hoping that is not the case because I've been here a long time before.

    "It's OK to say [it's because] I've come in, but I think the whole club and the players have had a lift from new ownership and the thought of a new stadium."

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  7. Moyes on VAR, 'work to do' to ensure survival and Brentfordpublished at 15:07 25 February

    Nat Hayward
    BBC Sport journalist

    Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game at Brentford (19:30 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Moyes said Jesper Lindstrom, Tim Iroegbunam and "a few of the boys" have been suffering with a fever and flu-like symptoms but they have all recovered.

    • Nathan Patterson is back in training after recovering from a hamstring injury but Wednesday's game "will be too quick" for his return.

    • Moyes said Everton "have spoken" to PGMOL after the controversial decision to deny them a late penalty in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United: "I still feel exactly the same as I did at the time in the game. I watched it again in the changing room and was really surprised he went to VAR. Obviously we've been in touch to check it out and spoke with PGMOL. It's gone, it's past now. We can't do anything about it. It was disappointing we didn't get it but we move on."

    • He believes there is "still work to do" to ensure survival: "We used to talk about 40 points. I think because I'm an old one, I'm going to keep talking about 40 points. I think 40 sounds like the total you had to get. We have to make sure we get to 40."

    • More on the future: "All the players will want their futures sorted out and I understand. I've said that until we're completely safe we're not going to look into anyone's contract. Hopefully that will be sooner rather than later. This club has just got its future sorted. I want to be positive and say we're going to be in the Premier League but there's still work to do to do that."

    • On whether Everton should aspire to be run like Brentford: "I'm going to say no to that answer. I think they're a great-run club. I think what they have done over the years is remarkable. But I think Everton have got bigger aspirations than Brentford."

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  8. 'VAR feels like an orchestrated soap opera'published at 12:25 25 February

    Mike Richards
    Fan writer

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    Referee Andy Madley checks the VAR screen following a penalty decision during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester UnitedImage source, Getty Images

    The unbeaten run rolls on, but it was certainly a question of what could have been when the full-time whistle blew at Goodison Park on Saturday.

    Everton can certainly be blamed for throwing away what seemed a comfortable 2-0 lead to Manchester United, but we found ourselves discussing head-scratching officiating once again.

    As a football fan, I get bored of constantly having to scrutinise officials and the impact of VAR on the modern game.

    In its current guise, it is evaporating the soul of the sport.

    Every time the ball hits the back of the net, that spontaneous eruption of joy is tempered upon the realisation that VAR could soon intervene. You find yourself holding back and never truly letting yourself enjoy the moment.

    We saw it with Beto's goal in the first half. A prolonged stoppage for a razor-thin offside review.

    It is painful. It is not progress. It is not football.

    Fast forward to the awarding of a stoppage-time penalty after a clear shirt pull on Ashley Young and VAR once again proved how it simply is not used correctly by those at Stockley Park.

    The famous words "clear and obvious" should be written on the walls of every control room within the now infamous VAR headquarters.

    To even send the referee to the screen was baffling and totally unjustified.

    It was at that point that I sat back down in my seat, knowing Andy Madley would not have the courage of his convictions to stick with his original decision.

    The fall back of technology has muddied the waters. It creates doubt when it should create clarity. It interferes when it should stay quiet. It feels like an orchestrated soap opera.

    The Premier League is on a one-way trip to driving supporters away from stadiums.

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  9. Everton 2-2 Man Utd - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:14 24 February

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    Patrick Dorgu of Manchester United in action with Jesper Lindstrom of EvertonImage source, Getty Images

    We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League draw between Everton and Man Utd.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Everton fans

    Dave: Everton absolutely bossed the first half and then went into that strange unsure mode that they seem to reserve when they are two or more goals up. An otherwise poor United side took advantage of the gift. But the real talking point is how VAR saw a 'clear and obvious mistake' for the penalty, and why didn't the referee get shown the angle that showed two clear pulls on Ashley Young's shirt? Ruined the game and an apology should be issued.

    Gary: Feels like two points lost but that just shows how far we have come since David Moyes returned to Everton. Feel we should have got Carlos Alcaraz on sooner as opposed to Young, but Jordan Pickford will be kicking himself to concede the goal from Bruno Fernandes as he was out of position.

    Graham: How can you dominate a game so much and then come out for the second half and just naively sit back and let the opposition come on to you? Moyes had a liking for this strategy in his first tenure and so often paid the price. This is not what Everton fans want to see, especially at Goodison Park, and hopefully the two points thrown away will be a wake-up call.

    Samuel: Another great performance for the majority of the game but we gave United an opening and they took it. However, I don't think you're likely to see a clearer penalty this season both with the shirt pull from Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire's arm round Young. No clue why it was overturned. Complete robbery!

    United fans

    Stephen: Ruben Amorim is asking his players, who are devoid of any confidence or self-belief, to play with bravery on the ball and dominate possession. They are currently frightened before they even step foot on the pitch and the last thing they want is the ball at their feet. The wiping out of the penalty right at the end of the game gives the manager and the players a scraped draw that could just give us a foothold to keep going.

    Martyn: United were far inferior and seemed incapable of matching Everton in all aspects in the first half. Totally different in second half, especially after Alejandro Garnacho's introduction. Casemiro also did well further forward when Fernandes moved back. A little fortunate with Andre Onana making one or two important saves, along with the VAR decision. Two great strikes from Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte.

    Steve: Just same old, same old. I don't understand how Amorim can continue with his tactics when they clearly aren't working. Let's play football in a way that the players can show their ability, not something that worked in the Portuguese league. Don't be stubborn at Manchester United's expense.

    Mark: Very poor first half but recovered nicely, showed some spirit and should have won. I'm afraid Amorin's negative comments are not doing the team or supporters any favours. He needs to learn and stop immediately.

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  10. 'It feels like a loss because we were the better team' - O'Brienpublished at 08:00 24 February

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    Everton's Jake O'Brien says his side "were the better team" in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United and the point "feels like a loss".

    The Toffees squandered a 2-0 lead but were controversially denied a late penalty after VAR intervened to reverse the referees' on-field decision that Ashley Young was fouled.

    "He's [the referee] got decisions wrong, not just the penalty but many that didn't go our way and could have changed the game," O'Brien said.

    "We came away with a point but, at the end of the day, it feels like a loss because we were the better team.

    "For 20 minutes we switched off, decisions didn't go our way, and they punished us for that.

    "We came into the game confident, on a good run of games, knowing we can play and defend. It's just moments like we had at the end - 10 or 20 minutes where we just switched off and maybe a few lads were tired, and they punished us."

    Since appearing as a substitute in David Moyes' first game since returning as manager in January, O'Brien has started seven consecutive matches and is relishing his role in the squad.

    "I'm definitely enjoying playing, I'm feeling part of the team and am on a good run of games," he added.

    "I've done all right but I've got a lot more in me to show as well. Moyes has been great since he's come in. He wants us playing more attacking football, we are more stable as a team and are giving our best in every game.

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  11. Gossip: Real Madrid reassess Branthwaite interestpublished at 06:59 24 February

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    Real Madrid remain keen on Jarrad Branthwaite but are reluctant to meet Everton's £62m valuation for the centre-back. (Diario AS - in Spanish), external

    Tottenham are willing to sell Manor Solomon this summer, with the Blues and Leeds United, where the 25-year-old winger is on loan, interested. (Givemesport), external

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  12. Catch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 11:02 23 February

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    Highlights and analysis from Saturday's seven Premier League fixtures, plus the best of the action from Friday's game between Leicester and Brentford.

    If you missed Match of the Day, you can catch up now on BBC iPlayer.

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  13. 'I'm really pleased with the playerspublished at 15:29 22 February

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    Everton boss David Moyes speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We should have probably gone 3-0 up which would have made it harder for Manchester United to come back. We should have done better but the momentum went in Manchester United's favour at that time."

    On the late penalty decision being overturned: "There is definitely a shirt pull on Ashley Young. I was surprised it went to VAR. The referee made his decision. From our point of view, it went against us but I'm really pleased with the players."

    On Idrissa Gueye's performance: "He's been doing great, he's played really, really well and he is keeping it going. He does a great job for the team."

    On Everton's good run of form: "Us picking up points, a few games ago, we were in a relegation battle. We are still in it somehow but we have to make sure we get out of it. Today was a difficult game."

  14. Everton 2-2 Man Utd: Key statpublished at 15:01 22 February

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    Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure has more Premier League goal involvements against Manchester United (8 - 4 goals, 4 assists) than against any other side.