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Four Days, Two Wins: Has Moyes Found Everton’s Best XI?

What a difference four days can make. In the build-up to Thursday’s Carabao Cup round-of-16 clash against Newcastle at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the mood around Everton was somewhat sombre. The Blues had put in incredibly tepid performances against Chelsea…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 11:50 PM
Four Days, Two Wins: Has Moyes Found Everton’s Best XI?
Key Things to Know
  • Vital Football argues that David Moyes may have identified his strongest Everton starting lineup after two wins over Newcastle.
  • Jack Grealish was excluded from the squad due to a breach of club discipline.
  • Thierno Barry scored in back-to-back games during the two victories against Newcastle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vital Football argues that David Moyes may have discovered Everton's strongest starting lineup following consecutive victories against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup and Premier League. Despite entering the matches after back-to-back league losses and disciplining Jack Grealish, the Toffees delivered two strong performances that elevated them to seventh in the league standings.

The writer highlights key tactical successes, noting that Jake O'Brien excelled at right-back while Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski solidified the defense. The column also praises Harrison Armstrong in midfield, Merlin Rohl on the right wing, Tyrique George on the left, and Thierno Barry, who scored in both fixtures.

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