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It's been a tough start to the season for Everton, but Saturday's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa brought a smile to every Everton fans' face. Goals from Phil Jagielka, Romelu Lukaku and Seamus Coleman won them the game. It was a difficult first half for the hosts, Aston Villa did have some threat but in the second half it was all Everton. What was it that won them game? Lets break the game down.   Starting Line-Ups Everton played in …

It has been 4 very, very long years but Everton have finally returned to Europe, and what a way to start. The Toffees began there campaign against German side VfL Wolfsburg, trashing them 4-1 with a incredible display from Everton, passing, possession, defending, the lot! VfL Wolfsburg, however, did give Everton a very hard game. After Everton had scored their third, they invited pressure but the Toffees defending was solid. Two players where outstanding for Everton, one was Seamus Coleman …

Everton broke their 'highest fee for a player' record, signing Romelu Lukaku for a mega £28 million fee. Everton's transfer business isn't done though, the Toffees have confirmed the signing of MK Dons midfielder Brendan Galloway, and it looks like Christian Atsu will join Everton on a season-long loan from Chelsea. Who is Atsu? What are his strengths and weaknesses? Is he capable of getting into the Everton team? Who is Christian Atsu? Atsu is a 22-year-old winger and central …

Muhamed Besic has been confirmed as Everton’s second signing of the summer after he completed a £4m move from Ferencvaros. The Bosnia-Herzegovina international who made 3 appearances at the World Cup, has signed a five-year contract at Goodison Park. The 21-year-old was unable to play in the pre-season 1-0 defeat against Leicester City owing to a minor hold-up over the transfer but has now joined Gareth Barry as a permanent addition. Besic was born in Berlin and started his career at German …

Ross Barkley had a breakthrough season last year after the faith being put in him by manager Roberto Martinez. Barkley has had some dazzling performances and scored some fantastic goals, especially this one against Manchester City: His wonderful season was summarised by a much deserved call-up to the England World Cup squad for the biggest footballing tournament in the world in Brazil this summer. He has received praise from many different figures in the footballing world, most recently England vice-captain …

Everton boosted their hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League after a ruthless 3-0 away win at Newcastle United on Tuesday night reduced the margin between themselves and Arsenal in the race for fourth. A stunning solo effort from Ross Barkley sent the Toffees on their way to their first away victory of 2014, with Romelu Lukaku doubling their lead after 52 minutes before Leon Osman wrapped up the victory soon after and helped push Everton into fifth place, …

Liverpool welcome Everton to Anfield on Tuesday in what is expected to be another pulsating Merseyside derby. Both teams have impressed this season, with only one point separating them in the table and Champions League qualification is a distinct possibility for both teams. Liverpool will be looking to continue their impressive home record, which has seen them win 9 of their 11 Premier League games at Anfield this season and take 28 points from a possible 33. The Reds have …

All eyes will turn to the Hawthorns on Monday night as a West Brom team, looking to get away from the relegation dogfight, welcome an impressive Everton side. West Brom also welcome new manager Pepe Mel to the Hawthorns after the new appointment watched The Baggies' 1-0 defeat to Southampton last weekend. The Spanish head coach will want to thank Keith Downing, who after 5 league games in charge, had a record of: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat, …