Everton

Adam Millington
BBC Sport journalist

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David Moyes' Everton will feel they could have taken three points from this game, but they lacked the cutting edge in front of goal.

West Ham's poor marking in the box allowed Michael Keane the space to score his opener but otherwise the home side could not turn neat football - with Jack Grealish at the heart of it - into clear-cut chances.

The England midfielder was particularly adept at winning fouls - five in total - in dangerous areas and Everton were often threatening from the resulting set-pieces.

They managed 12 shots, six of which hit the target, but few of those did much to test West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.

The draw means Everton are winless in their past three league games but there was enough spark in this performance to encourage Moyes before a tough home game against in-form Crystal Palace and then a trip to Manchester City.

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David Moyes names an unchanged Everton side from the team who narrowly lost the Merseyside derby in their last Premier League game on 20 September.

Everton XI: Pickford, Keane, Tarkowski, Beto, Ndiaye, O'Brien, Mykolenko, Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Gueye, Garner.

Subs: Travers, Patterson, McNeil, Barry, Dibling, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, Iroegbunam.

Nuno Espirito Santo makes two changes for West Ham in his first match in charge.

James Ward Prowse is not included in the squad, while Callum Wilson drops to the bench.

They are replaced by Soungoutou Magassa and Callum Wilson, who were both among the substitutes for the Hammers' 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace last time out.

West Ham XI: Areola, Walker-Peters, Kilman, Summerville, Paqueta, Fullkrug, Diouf, Mavropanos, Fernandes, Bowen, Magassa.

Subs: Hermansen, Julio, Wilson, Guilherme, Rodriguez, Scarles, Potts, Irving, Marshall.

Briony Bragg
Fan writer

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It has been a difficult week or so.

A loss in the Merseyside derby was hardly surprising, but a disappointment nonetheless given the rally in the second half. An EFL Cup exit was another setback, and possibly the first real test of the fans' resolve against the manager (in this tenure at least).

David Moyes gave a run-out to his fringe players against Wolves, who really should have been able to test the resolve of a team who had not been able to get off the mark with even a point to their name this season.

If it was their chance to prove to the manager they should be in the starting XI, they failed. Squad rotation seemed sensible initially - but, in hindsight, seven changes were just too many for so many players with too little game time.

Moyes cannot govern for the very clear gulf in quality that is now apparent, not immediately at least. The starting XI is now streets ahead of the back-up. And unfortunately, those in the wings didn't reward the faith the manager was willing to put in them to get to the next round.

The wait continues for that illustrious silverware the club so craves. Lack of performance of those players aside, what the cup exit did show is the severe lack of depth in the squad.

But Rome wasn't built in a day, and patience will be key this season.

Momentum has certainly stalled after a very positive start. And momentum is everything in football, so it is key performances improve, and quickly.

The irony here is that a win for former West Ham boss David Moyes, who their fans wanted to get rid of, could end Graham Potter's time in charge of the Hammers.

It's hard to see any other outcome, to be honest. Everton are still short of a goalscoring striker but they have stacks of creativity and should have more than enough chances.

My 606 co-host Roman Kemp described the Hill Dickinson Stadium as a fortress last week. I feel like he went a bit early there, but they should still be too strong for West Ham - I am not sure the Hammers have the stomach for a fight.

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Alex Fletcher
BBC Sport journalist

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against West Ham at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 20:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Moyes began his press conference by confirming that Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Rohl will not be available on Monday.

• Branthwaite is yet to play this season, but the Everton boss added: "We are expecting Jarrad back shortly but just not quite yet."

• Following a defeat in midweek, Moyes said he has "nobody knocking on my door" when it comes to asking for minutes on the pitch.

• With Everton unbeaten at home, Moyes called the move to the new stadium "a big moment in our history" and believes "everyone has been excited by it".

• When asked about his strikers' lack of goals, Moyes responded: "The team's firing. Maybe Beto and Thierno Barry haven't scored as many as we'd like. I think Beto's got a couple goals, which isn't a bad start."

• He added: "It is my choice and my decision who plays and I pick the people who I think are ready to play and are prepared to play and it is all my decision and nothing to do with them [the players]."

• On the pressure facing West Ham boss Graham Potter: "I never think it is correct when a manager comes under great criticism. Graham Potter is an excellent manager and obviously he is finding it difficult but I have no doubt he'll find success."

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Everton midfielder James Garner says the team "weren't at the races" in their Carabao Cup third round defeat to Wolves, as David Moyes made seven changes following derby disappointment against Liverpool.

The 24-year-old went closest for the Toffees, with a second-half free-kick that hit the bar as they searched for an equaliser.

"It isn't ideal," Garner told BBC Radio Merseyside. "We weren't quite at the races from minute one really. We let them settle down into the game and that wasn't our game plan at all.

"We wanted to get right after them, but they managed to get control of the game early on. They scored such an avoidable goal and it is always going to be tough from there.

"In the second half, we showed the team that we have been in the first few games of the season. We had them in the penalty box for the last 20 to 30 minutes, I know they got the second goal but there are a few positives to take away from that.

"I had a few chances but I need to do better. I need to start scoring more. I should be helping the team a little bit more on nights like these, with either a goal or a bit of creativity off set-pieces. I need to start putting the ball in the back of the net."

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Everton manager David Moyes speaking after their 2-0 defeat by Wolves in the Carabao Cup: "I was hugely disappointed and probably a bit frustrated. I thought the first half should have been a 0-0 game.

"I didn't think that they had any real big chances to score. We gave away an absolute poxy goal that you can't believe.

"It turned the game and turned my thoughts. We hadn't started as well as we would have liked, but I thought we were just growing into the game, and we gave away a goal when there didn't seem to be a goal in the game for either side at that point.

"It meant that we had to look at things and change things around a little bit."

On the positives to take: "In the second half, I thought we played really well without getting a goal, which is the thing you'll get judged on.

"But look, we played much better. We made the changes. We want all the players to play at the top level. I said it was a 0-0 game in the first half and it should have been, but we still need to play at a much higher level than we showed in the first half."

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Nick Mashiter
Football reporter

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This was a much-changed Everton side from that which won at Wolves in the league last month but, fresh from derby disappointment against Liverpool at the weekend, they have now seen one avenue for a trophy dry up before the end of September.

David Moyes made seven changes but the underwhelming Thierno Barry failed to take his chance, with the £27m summer signing's biggest impact a booking for petulantly kicking the ball into the advertising hoardings.

It is 30 years since they last lifted major silverware, the 1995 FA Cup - and this was another missed opportunity.

Jorgen Strand Larsen returns to the starting XI for Wolves after shaking off an Achilles problem.

The striker came off the bench in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Leeds having missed the previous two games.

Only Ladislav Krejci and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde keep their place from the loss - Wolves' fifth straight Premier League defeat.

Wolves XI: Johnstone, Doherty, S Bueno, Krejci, H Bueno, Bellegarde, Andre, Munetsi, Arias, Hwang, Strand Larsen.

Subs: Bentley, Hoever, R Gomes, Wolfe, Toti, Agbadou, J Gomes, Lopez, Arokodare.

Tyler Dibling is handed his full debut for Everton after his summer move from Southampton.

Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane and James Garner keep their place from the 2-1 derby defeat to Liverpool.

Everton are chasing a second win at Molineux in a month after their 3-2 Premier League win in August.

Everton XI: Travers, Coleman, Tarkowski, Keane, O'Brien, Alcaraz, Iroegunam, Garner, Dibling, McNeil, Barry

Subs: King, Patterson, Beto, Ndiaye, Mykolenko, Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Gueye, Aznou

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Everton captain James Tarkowski believes the club is in a better position this season to mount a cup challenge as they are not being drawn into a relegation battle as things stand.

It has been a challenging few years at the club, but the arrival of David Moyes - in addition to getting new owners - has brought stability to the Toffees.

"There's definitely an emphasis on us doing well in the cups this year," said Tarkowski. "We've all seen Crystal Palace and Newcastle last year - teams outside the big six - win a domestic trophy so there's no reason why we can't go and do it.

"It's definitely been mentioned between the group of the players and staff that we want to go and win something.

"All through my career I've not done very well in cup competitions really, so I definitely want to go and win something.

"There's no reason why this year can't be the one."

Everton travel to Wolves on Tuesday in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Since reaching the semi-finals in 2016, the Toffees have lost in the third round more times (five) than they have progressed.

Mike Richards
Fan writer

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It is somewhat refreshing to be able to look back on an away Merseyside derby performance, with a semblance of positivity – even in defeat.

Old habits die hard, and David Moyes will look back on the opening 30 minutes with frustration and regret.

If we had started the game, how we played the final hour or so, I am sure we would not be discussing a loss.

Whether it be stage fright, naivety or a combination of the two, Everton allowed our opponents to dictate proceedings, which ultimately cost us the game.

As supporters, we have often seen the script before - especially at Anfield.

Once one goal goes in, the floodgates well and truly open.

Thankfully, we saw the progression within this Everton side, who refused to wilt in the heat of the battle.

I am sure many Evertonians will reflect on the much improved second-half showing, even if it was eventually in vain.

It would be remiss of me to not highlight another officiating horror show, as it is something that has become the norm in recent seasons.

There is no suggestion the result would have been different if the officials had acted correctly in our eyes, but the lack of consistency and application of the laws of the game was once again concerning.

I am sure there will be many who find it strange that I put so much emphasis on the positives in defeat, but you simply cannot ignore the reaction we saw from the players.

Leaving Anfield disappointed to not have got at least a point is a step in the right direction.

We all long for the day we come away from there with all three points. On Saturday's evidence, maybe the gap is not as wide as many would have you believe.

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton.

Here are some of your comments:

Liverpool fans

Chris: Good first half, with slick passing and good movement. Everton played well in the second half, but the Reds kept their shape and saw the game out. When we play fluidly for 95 minutes, watch out.

Marwan: This Liverpool team that has world-class players in every position and on the bench should be dominating games and destroying other teams, scoring more and conceding less, especially after the arrivals of the transfer window. I am not impressed with Arne Slot's tactics, nor with Florian Wirtz's performances.

Mic: Five games all won yet glaring mistakes in every game. I love the Reds but, at 71, my heart can't take another season of late goals - so do me a favour and finish a game off long before my heart stops.

Everton fans

Harry: Massive improvement on previous Anfield derbies. We definitely turned up and Jack Grealish has put a spring back in everyone's step. The result is disappointing but the season looks brighter.

John: Thought we deserved at least a point. Much more positive second half than Liverpool.

Jeff: We lost the match in the first half. I feel sorry for Beto. He was let down by the first-half tactics and replaced by a woeful Thierno Barry. We basically played with 10 men the second half but, interestingly, we were the better team.

Everton are considering a move for free agent Sergio Reguilon, although the 28-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur full-back is said to prefer a move back to his homeland Spain. (Football Insider), external

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Phil McNulty
Chief football writer

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Everton manager David Moyes is now without victory in 23 visits to Anfield, with Liverpool inflicting more pain by setting up the platform for three points with two goals inside the first half an hour.

It gave Everton an unenviable task to get back into this Merseyside derby, but the manner in which they pushed Liverpool in the second half means Moyes can feel encouraged despite the loss.

Everton could have capitulated in that dire situation, but responded in such a manner that Liverpool fans were shouting for the final whistle while Moyes was furious only three minutes were added on at the end.

Jack Grealish was once again a major source of creativity, along with Iliman Ndiaye, but this Everton team has a very obvious Achilles heel for all the improvements made elsewhere.

Moyes started with Beto up front but removed the striker at half-time, somewhat harshly as he had barely had any service.

He was replaced by the raw £27m summer signing Thierno Barry, but the 22-year-old brought in from Villarreal could make no impression on Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

It is a flaw that threatens to undo so much good work from Everton and is something Moyes must address in the next transfer window.

David Moyes spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Everton's defeat against Liverpool: "We were much closer. The performance in second half warranted to get something but we gave too much in the first half."

On whether tackle on Iliman Ndiaye in lead up to first Liverpool goal was a foul: "I have not seen it again I couldn't be sure. I probably would have said it wasn't a foul but there is a lot of other things that I could have said, but I won't if you don't mind.

"The boys never gave up and showed a great deal of resilience."

On Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall booking for quick free-kick: "The bigger thing is the game seemed to be controlled by the referee, we couldn't start anything quickly. We couldn't play. I have had played plenty of games where teams have taken quick free-kicks and it hasn't been the referees' whistle.

"He never allowed us to get the game under way fast when we wanted to. I found it strange there was only three minutes [of stoppage time] . If Liverpool were 2-0 down I'm not sure if three minutes would have been put up."

Jack Grealish spoke to TNT Sports after the defeat at Anfield: "It was what I expected, coming here it was hostile, faster. I don't think we played well in the first-half, we came in a half-time and had a chat with the manager and then second half, we lost the game in the second half. Frustrating because if we had played like that, pressed like that from the start it would have been a different game. In the end we couldn't get that last goal.

"When I have watched them [Liverpool] this season they have been so good but there has been a few times they have gone 2-0 up and then conceded two, we had the belief. We got the one back, a great finish Idrissa [Gueye] but we couldn't get that last goal."

Did you know?

• David Moyes remains winless in all 21 of his Premier League games at Anfield (D6 L15) – the most games any manager has ever taken charge of at a ground in the competition without winning.

• Everton have won just 11 of their 67 Premier League games against Liverpool (D26 L30), a win rate of 16% - among sides they have faced 3+ times in the competition, only against Manchester United (15%) and Tottenham Hotspur (15%) do they have a lower win rate.

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