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Everton news: Branthwaite doubt, Friedkin claim and Hackney question before Arsenal

David Moyes has kept Jarrad Branthwaite’s fitness under wraps ahead of Everton’s trip to Arsenal, while Christian Norgaard’s condition and Hayden Hackney’s role have also been among Friday’s main talking points. Away from the pitch, football finance expert Kieran Maguire…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
Everton news: Branthwaite doubt, Friedkin claim and Hackney question before Arsenal
Key Things to Know
  • David Moyes kept Jarrad Branthwaite's fitness status quiet ahead of Everton's Premier League match against Arsenal.
  • Christian Norgaard is further away from full fitness than hoped, while Hayden Hackney pushes for more midfield minutes.
  • Finance expert Kieran Maguire rejected claims that Everton would have fared better under 777 Partners than The Friedkin Group.
The Story in 60 Seconds

David Moyes declined to provide an update on Jarrad Branthwaite's fitness ahead of Everton's Premier League match against Arsenal. Moyes noted that midfielder Christian Norgaard is still working toward full fitness after his substitute appearance against Chelsea, while questions remain over whether Hayden Hackney will earn a larger midfield role.

Away from the pitch, football finance expert Kieran Maguire stated that Everton's debt situation is better under The Friedkin Group than it would have been under 777 Partners. Everton head to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following their first league defeat of the season.

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