Everton held Sunderland to a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Monday despite Iliman Ndiaye's outstanding goal.The Blues dominated the opening half hour of the contest and created several chances

The U18s' victory over Liverpool on Wednesday was the latest encouraging sign, but there is plenty of change going on behind the scenes

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High-flying Sunderland collected another impressive point in their Premier League return, drawing Everton 1-1 at the Stadium of Light on Monday.

Cristian Romero continues his recovery from an adductor strain, so Kevin Danso will partner Micky van de Ven at centre back. Romero has missed the past two matches and is not ready for the Predicted Lineup this weekend. Encouragingly, the defender has taken steps forward in his rehabilitation.

Mikel Arteta has called on the Premier League to move Arsenal's match against Everton to avoid the Gunners having two games in three days.

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris is full of praise for midfielders Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki after they help his side fight back to draw 1-1 against Everton at the Stadium of Light.

Tottenham were lucky to get a draw against Monaco in the Champions League as Thomas Frank is expected to make changes against Everton.