There are few certainties in football, but Everton losing away at Arsenal remains a dependable service. Add David Moyes in the visiting dugout and there was little danger of anyone mistaking this for an afternoon of wild possibility. Moyes arrived without a league victory in 13 visits to Arsenal as Everton manager. His players duly ensured there would be no awkward updating of that particular achievement, beyond adding another appearance. The frustration, though, is not simply that Everton lost. It […]
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Arsenal 2–0 Everton: another afternoon that could have been an email

Heading to the Emirates Stadium is rarely an occasion Evertonians circle on the calendar with boundless optimism, but ahead of Saturday’s 3pm showdown with Arsenal, David Moyes cut a pragmatic yet determined figure at Finch Farm. Reflecting on recent performances, Moyes tackled the major talking points occupying the Grand Old Team forums this week: the frustrating habit of conceding straight after the restart, the delicate management of our attacking lineup, and the ongoing fitness battles within a lean squad facing […]
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