Everton boss Ronald Koeman admits he has doubts over whether Ross Barkley will commit his future to the club.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could not hide his exasperation as the row of Joel Matip’s availability overshadowed his preparations for tonight’s clash with Plymouth.

Lukaku's importance to the Toffees was demonstrated against the Canaries.

Leicester celebrated the greatest day in their 132-year history in style as the newly-crowned Premier League champions comprehensively beat Everton before lifting the trophy.

Andros Townsend's stunning free-kick dragged Newcastle out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone as Rafael Benitez's rescue mission gathered pace with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Seamus Coleman admitted it has been a season of regret for him after Everton allowed another three points to slip away at home on Saturday.

Everton’s first home league win since November has eased some of the scrutiny on Martinez.

Everton have been given a major boost ahead of next week’s crucial Capital One Cup semi-final second leg at Manchester City with midfielder James McCarthy and defender Seamus Coleman likely to be fit.

David Silva believes Manchester City have the resilience to overcome the absence of captain Vincent Kompany as they look to maintain their title challenge.

Xherdan Shaqiri delivered one of the goals of the season and Romelu Lukaku continued his remarkable scoring record at Goodison Park but ultimately a controversial penalty in injury time was the deciding factor as Stoke finally triumphed in a seven-goal epic.

Tom Cleverley snatched victory at Newcastle with the last touch of the game as Everton finally made the pressure count.

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku scored for a seventh straight game but Norwich responded to earn a deserved 1-1 draw in the Premier League clash at Carrow Road

Everton 1 Crystal Palace 1: Romelu Lukaku’s 50th goal in Everton blue rescued a point for Roberto Martinez’s side as both clubs continued their chase for European football in this most unpredictable of Premier League seasons.

Tim Howard denied Tottenham their first Barclays Premier League win of the season with a string of superb saves that enabled Everton to leave White Hart Lane with a goalless draw.

Everton won at Southampton today, thanks to two goals from Romelu Lukaku and a strike from Ross Barkley.

Romelu Lukaku’s brace set Everton on course for an impressive first win of the season as Roberto Martinez’s side secured a surprisingly comprehensive victory at Southampton.

Rafael da Silva has fired a parting-shot at Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal after leaving Old Trafford and signing for French title challengers Lyon.

Stoke have announced the completion of a club-record £12m (€17m) deal for midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri.

EVERTON 2 WATFORD 2:

There is never any shortage of narratives when the Premier League season begins. 

Everton boss Roberto Martinez believes the signing of Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu is a “fantastic” boost to the club.

“A special talent and he’s got the world at his feet.”

Aston Villa 0 Burnley 1: Burnley signed off their Premier League stay with a deserved 1-0 win at Aston Villa as Danny Ings gave them a perfect leaving present.

Aston Villa 1 West Ham 0: Loyalty is a rare commodity in the fickle world of football which makes Tom Cleverley’s apparent desire to repay his rejuvenation at Aston Villa particularly refreshing — especially when more lucrative offers may come his way.

Burnley are relegated after just one season in the Barclays Premier League - and they may just drag Hull down with them after a 1-0 win at the KC Stadium.

Newcastle boss John Carver suspected defender Mike Williamson of deliberately getting himself sent off as the Magpies’ 3-0 loss at Leicester left them in the thick of a Barclays Premier League relegation battle.

MANCHESTER CITY 3 ASTON VILLA 2: SHOWING far more impressive defensive instincts than those displayed by his players during the preceding 90 minutes, Manuel Pellegrini launched his most articulate and spirited analysis yet of a season of under-achievement at the Etihad.

Substitute Fernandinho struck a late winner as Manchester City killed off an Aston Villa comeback to claim a frantic 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium.

One minute relaxed and effortlessly mature whilst handling media commitments for England, the next producing outrageous moments of skill on the pitch for Manchester United, there is something significant about the development of Wayne Rooney this season as he prepares to lead his side in the Manchester derby.

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Aston Villa v QPR: Tonight Villa Park, 7.45pm Tim Sherwood has urged Aston Villa to man up as he labelled their clash with relegation rivals QPR the club’s "biggest game" for years.

Roy Keane insists he has no regrets about his brief spell as Aston Villa assistant boss – but admits the No 2 role left him frustrated. 

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Aston Villa 2 West Brom 1

Hull v Aston Villa: tonight: Hull boss Steve Bruce has ridiculed reports linking him with a summer move to Fulham.

Transfer deadline day failed to deliver a flurry of major early moves as clubs continued to weigh up their options, with Wolfsburg remaining relaxed over their proposed deal with Chelsea for Germany winger Andre Schurrle.

Arsenal closed the gap on the top four of the Premier League as they romped to a 5-0 win over Aston Villa, whose goal drought continued at the Emirates Stadium.