Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers faces a challenge none of his predecessors have had to even consider – replacing Steven Gerrard.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez admits his side must stop conceding “cheap” goals as they look to arrest their slump in results.

Seamus Coleman insists Everton’s style will not be compromised by the pressure to get results at Goodison Park.

Wolfsburg 0 Everton 2

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy was due to undergo another scan on his injured hamstring on Wednesday afternoon with the Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland looming.

West Brom 0 Everton 2

Everton manager Roberto Martinez admits the World Cup means he may have to wait until the last minute to complete his transfer business.

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard insists Saturday’s visit of Manchester City will be an easy game to play in simply because of the quality of opposition.

Everton hosting Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Wednesday was always going to be a tough game for the Toffees, as their opponents had won three on the bounce and surged from relegation candidates to relative mid-table safety under the guidance of the experienced Tony Pulis.

Everton and Ireland defender Seamus Coleman admits the desire to end the club’s trophy drought is driving on the dressing room.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez accepts his side’s FA Cup sixth-round tie at Arsenal will provide a real test of whether they can win the competition.

Liverpool 4 Everton 0

Everton have distanced themselves from on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku’s defence of Nicolas Anelka over his controversial ‘quenelle’ gesture.

Aston Villa 0 Everton 2

Everton midfielder Darron Gibson will not return to action in this weekend’s Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea despite resuming full training.

Everton have called a press conference this afternoon at which it is expected Roberto Martinez will be unveiled as their new manager.

Everton could welcome back goalkeeper Tim Howard and defender Phil Jagielka for their Premier League clash against Stoke at Goodison Park.

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been banned for three matches after accepting a charge of violent conduct for his clash with Stoke’s Ryan Shawcross.

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been banned for three matches after accepting a charge of violent conduct for his clash with Stoke’s Ryan Shawcross.

Royston Drenthe will once again be missing from the Everton squad when they take on Manchester United on Sunday.

Arsenal moved up to third in the Premier League as Thomas Vermaelen’s early header at Everton earned Arsene Wenger’s men a sixth successive top-flight victory last night.

Everton 0 Arsenal 1

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes tonight’s Merseyside derby could be just what his side need to shake themselves from their current run.

SUNDERLAND’S promising Irish defender John Egan has joined Championship side Crystal Palace on loan.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has promised manager David Moyes he will have money to spend in the January transfer window.

ARSENAL were last night embroiled in a desperate race against time to land Mikel Arteta as Arsene Wenger looked to fill the void created by the departures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.

Republic of Ireland international Seamus Coleman faces a potentially lengthy lay-off after scans revealed he has suffered ankle ligament damage.

Everton chief executive Robert Elstone has urged the club’s fans to be patient and insisted there is no lack of ambition at Goodison Park.

EVERTON defender Phil Jagielka feels it is important to finish the season strongly but insists overhauling Liverpool or reaching Europe are not the prime aims.

Everton manager David Moyes has hailed Irish international Seamus Coleman’s adaptability, with the player exceeding expectations this season.

Defender Seamus Coleman believes Everton’s season would look in much better shape had striker Louis Saha been available more often.

EVERTON defender Phil Jagielka admits the club’s lowly position in the Premier League table is creating anxiety within the dressing room.

AYEGBENI YAKUBU has promised there is plenty more to come from him and the rest of the Everton team this season.

Everton full-back Tony Hibbert is back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham.

Steven Pienaar is hopeful of agreeing a deal to remain at Everton despite speculation linking him with a move away from the club.

Everton have suffered a fresh injury blow with the loss of key midfielder Tim Cahill for up to three weeks.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez begins what he believes is a “crucial” period for his side with the 213th Merseyside derby at home to Everton today.

Jo has joined Galatasaray on loan from Manchester City until the end of the 2009-10 season, the Turkish club have announced on their official website.

Phil Jagielka has moved a significant step closer to a first-team comeback after being out for six months following a cruciate knee injury.

Everton striker Jo returns to the squad for the Barclays Premier League clash at Chelsea after being cup-tied for the Toffees’ FA Cup semi-final at the weekend.

On-loan striker Jo is set for his Everton debut at home to Bolton tomorrow after his deadline day move from Manchester City.

Everton manager David Moyes has admitted a Football Association charge of improper conduct, the Merseyside club have confirmed.

Everton have completed the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Red Star Belgrade.

Frustrated Everton boss David Moyes has no additions to the squad that lost 3-2 at home to Blackburn last weekend.