David Moyes hopes to make one of the hallmarks of his return a common theme for some of his biggest backers. The Blues boss took three points from Brighton in his first away match after returning in January with Everton mired in a relegation fight. It was a hard-fought, gruelling win that came at a cost, with Orel Mangala suffering a season-ending knee injury and Dominic Calvert-Lewin picking up a serious hamstring issue.
A rainy Anfield witnessed the home side bag a nervy 2-1 win over their cross-town rivals, thanks to goals from Ekitike and Gravenberch. Gueye pulled one back for Everton, but it proved to be a mere consolation in the end.
The mother of former footballer Gary Speed has unveiled a "talking bench" in his memory at Everton's new stadium.
The club hopes the bench will give people a space to speak "openly" as part of efforts to tackle mental health challenges and loneliness.
Carol Speed laid flowers by the bench before Saturday's game between her son's former clubs Everton and Newcastle United.
The death of the former Wales boss, who took his life at the age of 42 in 2011, shocked the country and footballing world following his success as a player and manager.
David Wycherley, from Everton Fans' Forum, said "his story teaches us a lesson that we can't ignore".
"Hopefully [the bench] will remind people to slow down, to check in with each other and to talk and just ask that extra question about how people are getting on in life.
"But also to listen as well. Sometimes it's just as important to be that listening ear for the people around you."
The club hopes the bench will give people a space to speak "openly" as part of efforts to tackle mental health challenges and loneliness.
Carol Speed laid flowers by the bench before Saturday's game between her son's former clubs Everton and Newcastle United.
The death of the former Wales boss, who took his life at the age of 42 in 2011, shocked the country and footballing world following his success as a player and manager.
David Wycherley, from Everton Fans' Forum, said "his story teaches us a lesson that we can't ignore".
"Hopefully [the bench] will remind people to slow down, to check in with each other and to talk and just ask that extra question about how people are getting on in life.
"But also to listen as well. Sometimes it's just as important to be that listening ear for the people around you."
