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David Moyes says he was planning to stay at Everton next season but could not turn down the chance of becoming Manchester United manager. Moyes, 50, whose Everton contract expires this summer, agreed a six-year deal to replace Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scot was set to extend his 11-year stint at Goodison Park before United made their move. Asked whether ...

West Bromwich Albion have left out Nigerian striker, Peter Odemwingie for their English Barclays Premier League match away to Everton on Wednesday. Manager of Albion, Steve Clarke, explained that the striker is being excused from the trip to Goodison Park for family reasons. “Odemwingie is not in the squad for game at Everton. He hasn’t trained for several days, as ...

Frank Lampard has rejected an offer from Everton as the Premier League elite circle ahead of his summer exit from Chelsea, Goal.com has learned. Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are among the clubs who have asked to be kept informed of the 34-year-old’s situation. But the firmest interest in England has come from Everton, who are believed to have offered ...

Frank Lampard scored twice as Chelsea came back from a goal down to beat Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park. Steven Pienaar had given the home side a second-minute lead but Lampard found the equaliser just before the interval and was on the spot to net the winner with 20 minutes to go. Everton had started the game feverishly as they ...

Everton were left feeling robbed of victory after Demba Ba’s last-minute equaliser gave Newcastle United a point at Goodison Park. Ba levelled after substitute Victor Anichebe looked to have given Everton victory two minutes from time – after earlier having a header ruled out despite the ball appearing to cross the line. In a thrilling encounter, Everton dominated the first ...