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Everton, needing three points to secure survival, took an early lead through Dominic Calvert-Lewin but things unravelled after teenage defender Jarrad ...

“Of course, we put the very best team out. “Everyone understands the game. “Oh, I think we will put the ‘B’ team out,” he joked. “Outstanding effort, the game plan before the game – brilliant. Everyone saw the intention of the team from the first minute to last. That’s the beauty of it being in our hands.

Keith Hackett has insisted that Richarlison should have been handed another penalty as Everton crashed to a 3-2 defeat against Brentford on Sunday [15 May].

“Oliver at the time says no, that was a penalty for Everton – It then results in a very clear red card. “This is football, not rugby. This is a clear shirt pull, and the excuse that he was holding the shirt as well, ultimately, Richarlison is not the easiest of players to referee, but he should have had a penalty kick.

Everton boss Frank Lampard did not start Allan against Brentford in absence of Fabian Delph indicating perhaps the Brazilian may have an uncertain future.

His tackles and interceptions could break up the play and give Everton a fair chance on the counter. Lately, Allan was reduced to a bits and parts role as Delph remained Everton’s prime defensive midfielder, running the show in the midfield. Fabian Delph was ruled out after picking up an injury against Watford. The Englishman had become the backbone of the side in the relegation battle.

Everton are assisting police with their investigation after allegations were made by Rico Henry and Ivan Toney.

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[ The Irish Times] That is hard – I have to represent the Club and the fans who come here, and those small margins can affect our position. [ The Athletic]

So according to Goal Brasil, Richarlison's agent Renato Velasco is in talks with clubs 'from serious European leagues', trying to take him to a 'giant of world ...

So according to Goal Brasil, Richarlison’s agent Renato Velasco is in talks with clubs ‘from serious European leagues’, trying to take him to a ‘giant of world football’. The report points out that the player’s preference is to stay in the Premier League. It’s pointed out that the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid have both showed interested in signing him in the past, but so far, neither has presented a bid to Everton. Everton star Richarlison is thinking of leaving the club this summer, according to claims from the Brazilian media.

It has been revealed that Everton rejected the opportunity to sign Erling Haaland twice back in 2016, a decision that will haunt Farhad Moshiri forever.

There is no doubt that supporters of the club will wonder what could have been had they have signed the Norway international all those years ago and where the club could have been now with Haaland deployed in their forward line. The decision not to sign the now 21-year-old will surely haunt Moshiri and the powers at the club forever, as the star striker has gone on to be one of if not the most promising prospect in world football, recently signing for Manchester City in a deal worth a reported £375k-per-week. “But the consensus was he was so young and so big that once he got older and other players got bigger too, he’d lose his effectiveness.

Ian Kennedy, BBC Radio Merseyside. Everton fans may find it difficult to think of the positives right now. They had a chance on Sunday to secure their ...

Easier said than done but it’s about staying calm and staying confident because the escape route remains open to Frank Lampard’s men. Beating Crystal Palace will require a top performance, but with the home supporters sure to play a huge part yet again, the Blues have another big chance at Goodison to breathe with ease once more. They will also look to another contentious decision that didn’t go their way – Richarlison denied a penalty at one end, and seconds later Jarrad Branthwaite is sent off at the other.

Should Tottenham have been awarded their penalty for a handball by Burnley striker Ashley Barnes? Did Gabriel Jesus deserve a penalty when Kurt Zouma made ...

The directives this season is that if it's shoulder height or above and it's away from the body, then [it's] a penalty [and they have] been given all season. The connection is made because Zouma is trying to block the ball, Jesus is spinning his body round and he's already going backwards with his feet. When anybody pulls a shirt they are taking a massive risk, but the ref felt Ajer was being pulled as well. Ironically, if they go back and give the penalty, Branthwaite would have stayed on the field. I would suggest that if Michael Oliver gave this as a penalty, the VAR would go with him. And would it have meant Braithwaite remained on the pitch?

Ivan Toney and Rico Henry both made the accusations on Twitter. Everton FC said they are working with Merseyside Police in an investigation.

Merseyside Police said in a statement: "We are investigating reports that the families of two Brentford players were racially abused in Liverpool on Sunday. "A report has been made to both the police and to Everton FC. Ivan Toney and Rico Henry both made the accusations on Twitter. Everton FC said they are working with Merseyside Police in an investigation.

Frank Lampard's side lost 3-2 at Goodison Park on Sunday [May 15] after having Jarrad Branthwaite and Salomon Rondon sent off – finishing the crunch relegation ...

It was almost as if Olive knew he made a major blunder with the red card and looked to level his decisions out. Still, it wasn’t enough as the Blues held back no criticism for the referee after a catalogue of majorly speculative calls to which Clattenburg disagrees. He told Daily Mail: “Frank Lampard and Co can have no gripes because the officials did their job at Goodison Park. Kristoffer Ajer and Richarlison were tussling for the ball in the box.

We take a look at the weekend's big VAR talking points, with a host of penalty decisions taking centre stage.

VAR review: This was a simple VAR decision. But as well as being a case of clear and obvious, the other important consideration is the change in application explained by PGMOL boss Mike Riley at the start of the season. In Sorensen's case, that would have been the second caution and therefore a red anyway. If the VAR had advised there should be a penalty to Everton, then the red card to Branthwaite would have been cancelled. Of course, intent isn't relevant with Zouma on Jesus either, but it's the consequence of the contact that is important. Unfortunately for the 19-year-old, that he didn't mean to foul Ivan Toney doesn't matter where a red card for DOGSO is concerned. As for the red card to Branthwaite, the VAR checked that the dismissal was correct but it was never going to get overturned. Of course, not every foul leading to a penalty should be a yellow card, but Sorensen was fortunate. If the VAR believes this description fits the replays, he will not advise the referee he has made a mistake. Also, it was decided there was no mistake in showing the red card to Branthwaite for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO). What happened: The score was goalless when Ashley Barnes and Davinson Sanchez challenged for a bouncing ball. VAR review: Taken in isolation, it's doubtful that the Richarlison incident would have been talked about quite so much.

The Everton FC goalkeeper has been married to Megan Davison since 2020 and the couple share one child - son, Arlo. Blues' supporters have lined the streets over ...

However, two quick-fire goals from Brentford in the second half meant the Blues were defeated 3 - 2 . However, the Toffees were down to 10 men just eight minutes later when Jarrad Branthwaite received a red card. Arlo was atop someone's shoulders wearing an Everton goalkeeper kit as he showed support for his dad.