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Kurt Zouma‘s first Everton goal, as well as a stoppage-time strike from substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin, helped Everton secure all three points against a plucky Bournemouth side during a nervy affair at Goodison Park. Continue reading “Everton 2-0 Bournemouth: Zouma and Calvert-Lewin seal much-needed home win”
Chelsea‘s unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign has continued, albeit after dropping two points against a dogged Everton side at Stamford Bridge. Which players impressed while others struggled on this occasion? Continue reading “Chelsea 0-0 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops”
Gylfi Sigurdsson netted his 50th Premier League goal with aplomb two
weeks ago, during the Toffees’ 2-1 away win over Leicester. It was a
fantastic finish, one that epitomised the Iceland international’s
return to form after a forgettable first campaign on Merseyside last
season under different circumstances. Continue reading “Gylfi Sigurdsson leading Everton by example”
Bournemouth came from behind to rescue a point at home against Everton during an eventful second-half today. But how did some players in particular fare?
Continue reading “AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops”
Everton recorded their first Premier League win of the campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Southampton, but how did some of the players fare on Merseyside? Continue reading “Everton 2-1 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops”
Some said he was overpriced. Others argued he’d struggle to settle. Still more suggested better alternatives were available. In the current market, what can £18.5m buy you? It does not guarantee match-winning quality. Watford have learned the hard way after acquiring Andre Gray’s services last summer.
Continue reading “What’s happening with Watford’s club-record signing Andre Gray?”
In a match both sides needed to win, a gutsy Watford prevailed after Troy Deeney’s well-taken penalty on the stroke of half-time. Chelsea for all their quality, had a numerical disadvantage for an hour after Tiemoue Bakayoko was dismissed after two sloppy bookings in five minutes and struggled to contend with the hosts’ continuous pressure as time wore on, before an action-packed ten minute spell where four goals were scored. Continue reading “Watford 4-1 Chelsea: Doucoure and Deulofeu shine as Hornets thump struggling Blues”
It came as a surprise when Marco Silva was dismissed by Watford earlier this week. Whether you like the decision or disagree with the board’s choice here, there’s not much time to reflect mid-season.
Continue reading “Abdoulaye Doucoure continues to emerge in Watford’s time of need”
Watford did well to earn a point at home against newly-promoted Brighton, following Miguel Britos’ needless sliding challenge midway through the first-half. Anthony Knockaert and Tomer Hemed both hit the post for the visitors, who were unfortunate not to snatch all three points during an intriguing encounter.
Watford have completed the signing of Fluminense forward Richarlison for a fee believed to be £11.5m, as Marco Silva makes important steps to boosting his frontline ahead of the new campaign. Continue reading “Watford complete signing of Brazil u20 forward Richarlison for £11.5m on five-year deal”
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