The Toffees have endured a torrid start to the season both domestically and in Europe, with yesterday’s defeat at Goodison Park leaving them in the relegation zone despite heavy investment during the summer
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Wayne Rooney had put the Toffees into an early lead, but Arsenal dominated for large periods
The Toffees play host at Goodison Park as they look to end a dismal run that has resulted in just two wins from eight top-flight matches, while the Gunners arrive on Merseyside needing to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Watford
The incident was during a melee which broke out during Thursday’s Europa League game at Goodison Park
The forward sparked rumours that he could be set for a comeback after posting a picture on his Instagram account tagging himself in Liverpool city centre last week
The match was played at lunch time on Sunday
While Brighton can be pleased enough with their start to the campaign, it has been a different story for the visitors after being tipped to challenge for a place in the top six this term
The Merseyside outfit bought the 20-year-old forward from Eupen in the summer for a fee thought to be in the region of £7 million, but sent him immediately on loan to Anderlecht due to not having a permit granted.
The 19-year-old made a strong impression in the second half of 2016-17 after joining from Charlton Athletic, netting on his first top-flight outing in the memorable 4-0 win over Manchester City.
The Blues are seeking back-to-back league victories for the first time this season, but they face a side who are unbeaten on the road and have lost just once this term
Their defiance has already triggered a second complaint from anti-discrimination group, Kick It Out
Rooney admitted in Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday to driving three times over the legal limit when he was stopped and arrested by police in Cheshire on September 1.
The hosts needed just four minutes to break the deadlock against the Toffees when Antonio Valencia’s stunning strike ripped into the back of the net, but the majority of the match was a lot more even than the final scoreline suggests
The match will see United’s record goalscorer, Wayne Rooney, return to his former club for the first time since his summer switch to the Toffees, and the ex-England skipper will be looking to help improve his new side’s fortunes following a disappointing start to the season
His first was a fluke – an intended cross which looped over Jordan Pickford
At the end of last season, questions were asked over whether Mark Hughes was the right man to lead Stoke forward after a poor season in the top flight, but the Welshman has already started to repay the faith shown in him by the Potters hierarchy
The Nigerian players played significant role for the Super Eagles in the routing of Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier
The Nigerian would have made the score sheet, but failed to beat Everton goalie Jordan Pickford
The match is schedule for lunch time
City make the long trip to the Vitality Stadium on the back of a 1-1 draw with Everton, but boss Pep Guardiola will be confident that his players can respond with victory on the south coast