Everton return to action this weekend when they take on Luton Town in the fourth-round of the FA Cup at Goodison Park.
Andre Gomes' fine free-kick helped Everton beat Crystal Palace in their FA Cup third-round replay to set up a tie against the Hatters in the Blues’ last outing. After Saturday’s cup tie, Sean Dyche’s side take on Fulham next Tuesday.
Off the pitch, Everton are facing a second points deduction this season after being charged with another breach of the Premier League’s financial rules. While US investment firm 777 Partners is also still awaiting word from the Premier League on its proposed takeover. And with everything in mind, our Everton jury are back to have their say on matters on and off the pitch.
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It is hard to believe that Everton had gone 197 games without scoring a goal directly from a free kick.
The last one was from Lucas Digne at Lincoln City in a League Cup tie in August 2019. This time it was a stunning strike from Andre Gomes against Crystal Palace last Wednesday evening that ended that run. This was the first time that Everton had found the net in over 310 minutes of football, and it ensured our progression to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Sean Dyche has always stressed the importance of players grabbing their opportunity when handed a place in the team. Gomes has done exactly that, notching two goals in five games and generally adding a level of sophistication to Everton’s play with his passing and vision. While he may not be a regular starter, he offers the manager an alternative at a time when he is short of
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