Boss Roberto Martinez feels Everton have "10 finals" ahead of them in the Premier League — but has emphasised that the focus for now must be on tonight’s Europa League last-16 first leg against Dynamo Kiev.

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is set to make his return to action in Wednesday’s Barclays Premier League away clash with Chelsea.

Everton 0 Liverpool 0: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits he is prepared to back homegrown talent as his team prepares to face English football’s bright new hope in a pivotal game in the chase for a top-four finish.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is keen for his players to steer the spotlight away from Steven Gerrard in this weekend’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez expects James McCarthy to be available for Saturday’s Merseyside derby – and fully fit for the rest of the season.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 23 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Everton 0 Krasnodar 1

Arouna Kone feels like he is starting his career again ahead of his long-awaited comeback for Everton.

Everton 1 Hull City 1

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Lille 0 Everton 0

Radamel Falcao scored his first goal in English football and then spelled out his desire to remain at Manchester United beyond the end of the season.

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All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 6 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has been ruled out of Saturday’s meeting with Chelsea, but the outlook is better for Romelu Lukaku.

Substitute Chris Wood earned Leicester a point on their return to the Barclays Premier League with an equaliser four minutes from time against Everton.

Everton’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt a blow with the news Kevin Mirallas will miss the rest of the season.

Everton’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt a blow with the news Kevin Mirallas will miss the rest of the season.

Olivier Giroud came off the bench to score twice as Arsenal beat Everton 4-1 to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.

Everton 1 West Ham 0

Everton 1 West Ham 0

Chelsea 1 Everton 0

Everton 3 Swansea 1

Everton 2 Aston Villa 1

Liverpool 4 Everton 0

Everton and Republic of Ireland full-back Seamus Coleman has been ruled out of Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Stevenage due to the problem he picked up against West Brom.

West Brom 1 Everton 1

Stoke 1 Everton 1

Everton 2 Southampton 1

Everton left-back Leighton Baines could return to action against Sunderland on December 26.

Swansea 1 Everton 2

Swansea 1 Everton 2

Everton 4 Fulham 1

Everton 4 Fulham 1

Arsenal 1 Everton 1

FIFA president Sepp Blatter paid a moving tribute to his “dear friend” Nelson Mandela following the death of the former South African president.

Manchester United 0 Everton 1

Everton 3 Liverpool 3

Everton 0 Tottenham 0

Everton and Tottenham both missed the chance to move up to second in the Barclays Premier League as they played out a goalless draw at Goodison Park.

Defender Johnny Heitinga is a doubt for Everton’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa tomorrow.

Everton 2 Hull 1

Everton 2 Hull 1

Midfielder Darron Gibson has been ruled out for several months after rupturing a cruciate knee ligament on international duty.