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Moyes makes revealing James Garner admission ahead of Arsenal clash

David Moyes has admitted James Garner remains “a little bit off” his best level for Everton, despite the midfielder pushing through an interrupted start to the season and back into the England squad. Garner has remained a central figure in…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:53 AM
Moyes makes revealing James Garner admission ahead of Arsenal clash
Key Things to Know
  • David Moyes admitted James Garner remains slightly off his best level following summer hernia surgery.
  • Garner has featured in every Premier League match this season despite his disrupted pre-season preparations.
  • The 25-year-old midfielder previously won Everton's Player of the Season after playing 38 league matches last year.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton manager David Moyes has admitted midfielder James Garner is still a little bit off his best form this season. The 25-year-old underwent hernia surgery over the summer, which disrupted his campaign preparations, though he has already worked his way back into the senior England squad.

Garner played all 38 Premier League games last season and won the club's Player of the Season award. He completed the full 90 minutes in Everton's recent 2-0 defeat to Chelsea and remains a key figure ahead of Saturday's match against Arsenal.

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