Lucho, as he is popularly known, was able to complete a full season for Liverpool, untroubled by injury, across the 2023/24 term. However, it was only in the second half of that campaign that he saw an upturn in form, with five of his eight goals and all five of his assists in that season coming on or after Boxing Day.

It took a wonder-strike to secure a point, but Everton deserved it for their late efforts. Brian Sorensen will be pleased by his side's second-half display, while Goater will be able to take solace in the fact they were so dangerous for so long – even if Villa weren't able to make it count.

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.

Charlie Adam says he is 'fascinated' by experienced managers such as Everton's David Moyes and is keen to learn from them as he seeks to chart a career in management

The final Merseyside league derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has been rescheduled for next month. The game was initially expected to take pl

Liverpool have enjoyed the better derby record, especially in the Premier League era. The Toffees 2-0 Anfield win in 2021 was their first away top-flight derby win since 1999.

Dyche left Everton just hours before the club's FA Cup game on Thursday night, but the team will need to make further additions in January beyond just a new manager.

Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. Let's look at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:

Ange Postecoglou has fought off pressure amid a disappointing run for Tottenham but the two biggest tests to his tenure could still be yet to come

Arne Slot’s team had threatened to run away with the 2024-25 Premier League, but after their draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Arsenal’s win over Tottenham Hotspur the following night, the gap is down to four points — albeit Liverpool have a game in hand.

Everton has fired manager Sean Dyche in the first big call by its new American owners. The team is two spots above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

A group of our writers on whether the 2024-25 crown is destined for Anfield and when the pivotal date in this title race could be