Everton News Archive

Everton now face a real battle to preserve their Premier League status after going down 2-0 to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby - a performance that raised a lot of questions about their tactical setup.

There's still time left to turn their fortunes around, but Everton's current campaign could not have gone much worse.

Frank Lampard has a tough job on his hands at Goodison Park but his first five games offer hope of getting Everton back on a positive path.

Everton have sacked manager Rafael Benitez following the 2-1 defeat to Norwich City on Saturday, less than seven months after he took over the job.

The atmosphere could be tricky at Goodison Park when Everton host Arsenal on Monday evening, as the Toffees are on a woeful run of form under Rafael Benitez, who is coming under increasing pressure.

Rafael Benitez's appointment as Everton boss was never going to be a match made in heaven for many supporters and the pressure certainly appears to be mounting on the Spaniard.

Injured striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has blamed injuries for Everton's poor form, but insists he has "full confidence" their season can quickly turn around.

Everton boss Rafa Benitez has suggested Richarlison could start in the club's clash with Wolves and believes the Brazilian can help the Toffees improve their form.

Everton boss Rafael Benitez was finding it "difficult to explain" how his side threw away a 2-1 lead to lose 5-2 to Watford at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Everton manager Rafa Benitez has confirmed that Brazilian forward Richarlison is "happy and available" for their match against Watford at Goodison Park.