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Many Everton fans have been left fuming as a change to one of their fixtures was confirmed by the Goodison Park faithful.

As per the official Twitter page of the Merseyside club, their game away at Chelsea during the festive period has now been changes to a 7:45pm kick-off on Thursday 16th December.

It means that those Toffees supporters who already had travel down to Stamford Bridge for the match organised will have to change plans, while those with work commitments the following day may simply find it impossible to attend.

Nonetheless, it is rare for a Premier League fixture to be scheduled for a Thursday these days, due to European and cup commitments, and a few Blues just found it strange that the top flight decided to schedule it for that day.

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Everton fans on Chelsea fixture change

These EFC fans fumed as the change was revealed on Twitter, with one Evertonian even going as far as to claim that it is ‘ridiculous’:

“Football ever more becoming a TV show than a sport. Absolutely ridiculous”

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“Absolute nightmare! I have already booked trains and hotels to go down”

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“Scandalous”

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“Disgraceful”

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“What a shower, absolute joke these fixture changes all the time!!”

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“WHAT A SURPRISE”

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In other news, find out which club news has Toffees buzzing here!

Speaking to Football Insider, a Tottenham Hotspur source has shared some damning news involving midfielder Tanguy Ndombele as star striker Harry Kane also reportedly pushes to leave N17.

The Lowdown: Spurs exodus?

Sky Sports broke news of Kane’s desire to leave north London back in May and there have been no shorting of updates linking him with a move to Man City.

Tottenham have also seen the likes of Erik Lamela, Toby Alderweireld, Joe Hart, Dennis Cirkin, Juan Foyth, Danny Rose and Paulo Gazzaniga leave as manager Nuno Espirito Santo oversees a big summer of change (Transfermarkt).

Now, Football Insider have shared some damning exit news from a Spurs source.

The Latest: Ndombele tells Spurs chiefs he wants to leave…

As per the outlet, coming after Kane informed the club of his desire to leave, yet another player has now told Spurs chiefs that he wishes to complete a transfer out of north London before August 31.

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Indeed, club record signing Ndombele, who was a key player for ex-boss Jose Mourinho at large points over 2020/2021, has now sent a message to the Tottenham hierarchy that he wants to quit by deadline day.

He has been frozen out of Nuno’s side lately and his future is now up in the air going into the final stretch of this summer transfer window.

A Spurs source has told Football Insider that the Frenchman wants to leave and he is even believed to have made that ‘clear’ in the summer.

The Verdict: Time to go?

The 24-year-old has bags of ability in his locker, as proven last season under Mourinho, with the Portuguese even calling him ‘incredible’ as he transformed from an outcast into a key player.

Ndombele, on his day, can prove to be ‘unplayable’, as explained by Joe Hart (BT Sport via VBetNews), and near-impossible to dispossess in midfield.

No Spurs player completed more dribbles per 90 (2.2) than the former Lyon star over 2020/2021 according to WhoScored, with the only question being around his application.

The last thing Nuno needs is another player upsetting the apple cart as he aims to build a positive momentum going into this season.

So, if Spurs receive any considerable offers, they should certainly be weighed up by chairman Daniel Levy.

In other news: Offer incoming: Levy readying Spurs bid to sign ‘amazing’ player who Nuno personally wants, find out more here.

Everton have been handed yet another significant injury setback ahead of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this evening.

What’s the word?

Injuries have severely hampered the Toffees’ progress in recent weeks, with Abdoulaye Doucoure, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Tom Davies all facing extensive spells on the sidelines.

Rafael Benitez was able to welcome back Yerry Mina into the starting line-up last time out against Arsenal, but the  centre-back only lasted 31 minutes before leaving the field of play with a fitness complaint.

In his pre-match press conference, the Toffees manager provided an update on the 27-year-old’s situation, confirming that he won’t be available for the trip to south London, before revealing that Salomon Rondon and Allan are progressing well.

“Yerry is not available. Rondon is available and has been training, and Allan has done today half of a training session,” the manager said.

However, Benitez was able to announce some encouraging news regarding Davies and Calvert-Lewin, revealing that the English duo could make their comebacks in the weeks ahead.

He said: “Still we have Davies, maybe next week he will start with the team. Dominic is getting closer, obviously. Every training session that he is doing with the rehabilitation coach, he’s getting better.”

Everton fans will be gutted

News that Mina is once again ruled out of action for the intriguing encounter against Palace will surely leave Everton supporters feeling gutted, given his importance to the team.

The Colombia international has started seven Premier League games this season, losing on just one occasion and winning four times. In his absence, the Toffees have lost four of their five encounters, keeping just one clean sheet in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham, and his underlying numbers indicate why that has been the case.

As per WhoScored, Mina has averaged 1.3 interceptions, 3.4 clearances and 0.6 blocks per top-flight fixture, placing him in the top four amongst his teammates for each metric.

Therefore, the 27-year-old’s latest injury setback will come as a bitter blow to Everton, and Benitez will be hoping that the likes of Mason Holgate and Michael Keane can step up in his absence.

In other news… Benitez can seal big Everton coup by signing “unbeatable” £27m-rated gem, he’s “incredible”

Loads of Everton fans have been reacting to some transfer news which has emerged on Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

As per The Daily Mail, Arsenal are now plotting a move to sign the former Sheffield United striker, as Mikel Arteta plans for life without Alexandre Lacazette.

However, the Gunners would have to pay as much as £60m for his signature, and he is seen as the ‘ideal candidate’ to replace the Frenchman.

With their current problems with Financial Fair Play (FFP), it would not be out of the question for the Goodison Park outfit to sell Calvert-Lewin, should the right offer come to pass.

Of course, the Toffees would surely prefer to keep hold of him if they can, given the injury-enforced absence in recent weeks.

Everton fans on Calvert-Lewin transfer news

These Everton supporters gave their reactions to the transfer news as it was shared on Twitter, with some speculating that he will go, while others have been left raging over the possibility:

“Yeah he’s off”

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“Nothing. More. Certain.”

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“When it rains it pours”

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“So it begins”

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“Championship, here we gooooo.”

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“Not now Dom…”

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In other news, find out what Farhad Moshiri revelation has left these Evertonians fuming

According to a report by Get French Football News, West Ham United have ‘reinitiated contacts’ and ‘restarted’ talks with Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car.

The Lowdown: West Ham still hunting centre-half…

The Hammers have earmarked a new central defensive addition as their top priority before signing a new striker according to ExWHUemployee, but time is fast running out to get deals over the line.

August 31, the summer transfer window deadline, is slowly approaching and thus far West Ham have only confirmed one major signing with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola joining on loan from Paris-Saint Germain.

The Latest: West Ham re-start Caleta-Car talks

As per GFFN, the Irons are now in contact with Caleta-Car and are holding talks with the player – but no approach to his club, Marseille, has been made yet.

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Indeed, while West Ham are back in touch with the Croatia international, they are yet to commence negotiations with Marseille or make an official bid to sign Caleta-Car this summer.

However, as per this report, Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma remains West Ham’s priority as a potential central defensive signing.

The Verdict: Milenkovic the better option…

Caleta-Car does arguably have the credentials to be a successful Premier League signing.

The £22.5 million-valued powerhouse, standing at a colossal 6 foot 4, averaged a higher pass accuracy (86.1%) out from the back domestically than any West Ham defender last season (WhoScored).

However, fellow West Ham target Nikola Milenkovic possesses similar physical traits and could leave Fiorentina for as little as €15 million (£12.7m) this summer according to Charlie Eccleshare.

We believe GSB need to secure their central defensive signing as soon as possible and move on to the big issue of signing a striker, so the cheaper and more attainable option in Milenkovic makes a lot of sense.

In other news: ‘Yesssss’, ‘What we’ve been asking for’…West Ham fans flock to official club post, find out more here.

Crystal Palace target Jon Moncayola is unlikely to leave Osasuna this summer, La Liga expert Euan McTear has told The Transfer Tavern.

Moncayola is reportedly on Palace’s shopping list, with AS (via Football FanCast) claiming last month that the south London club could make a move for him this transfer window.

The 23-year-old midfielder was one of Osasuna’s standout players in La Liga last season. He finished the campaign with the best pass success rate (81.7%) in Jagoba Arrasate’s squad and also averaged 1.7 tackles per game, only bettered by Raul Navas’ average of three (via WhoScored).

McTear, however, cannot see Moncayola moving to England this summer after he signed a 10-year contract earlier this month.

“He’s signed a 10-year contract to 2031, which is… I’ve never seen anything like that,” the Spanish football expert said. “That kind of tells me he’s not moving this summer.

“I mean, 22 million release clause, I think they made it low enough that if someone comes, he could still leave before the 10 years. But I don’t imagine him signing a 10-year contract, announcing that to the fans and then disappearing.

“He’s been really good for Osasuna. He’s very different to your normal kind of northern Spanish, tough, battling midfielder. He’s a bit more technical than what they’re used to.”

Considering all of that, Moncayola does look like he would be a good signing for Palace this transfer window.

However, given the small problem of that 10-year contract, even with that release clause, it is hard to imagine the Spaniard leaving the El Sadar Stadium anytime soon.

Flocking to Twitter, some West Ham United fans weren’t impressed by the performance of Said Benrahma during their goalless draw with Southampton this afternoon.

David Moyes’ men have now commenced what will be a long and congested season with Europa League fixtures added into the mix.

So far it has been a solid start for West Ham, but things could be about to get slightly complicated domestically following Michail Antonio’s late sending off today.

The Irons will be without their top scorer and August’s Premier League Player of the Month through suspension next weekend, putting a real dampener on their 0-0 draw at St Mary’s.

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Furthermore, some Hammers supporters weren’t particularly pleased with the performance of attacker Benrahma, who gave away possession 16 times before being hauled off by Moyes midway through the second half (SofaScore). His tally of 50 touches was among the lowest in the visitors’ line-up, while both of his shots were promptly blocked down.

Check out some of the verdicts on his “poor” performance from West Ham fans on Twitter below.

West Ham fans slam Benrahma

“Benrahma had a shocker today”

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“Benrahma purple patch over”

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“Benrahma will be the player long term that is benched for Vlasic.

Benrahma offered nothing today”

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“Its West Ham United not Benrahma FC. He has been poor so we have changed it.”

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“Time for Vlasic ? Benrahma missing”

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“Benrahma has been poor today…looks a bit burnt out, he’s just making sloppy errors”

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In other news: West Ham source: Moyes now eyeing ‘unbelievable’ attacker as behind-scenes talks emerge, find out more here.

Alan Hutton has sung the praises of Robby McCrorie after the 23-year-old impressed in goal for Glasgow Rangers recently.

The Lowdown: Clean sheets

McCrorie has started in the last two games for the Ibrox outfit against Alashkert in the second leg of their Europa League qualifier, and at home in the Old Firm derby last weekend.

In those matches, he managed to keep two clean sheets, with the 0-0 draw at Alashkert followed up by the 1-0 win against bitter rivals Celtic (Sofascore rating of 7.4, the fourth-highest of any player on the day.

The Latest: Hutton on McCrorie

Speaking to Football Insider, former Rangers right-back Hutton hailed McCrorie after his impressive performances, and even went as far as to suggest that Steven Gerrard may decide against sending him out on loan again. The 36-year-old said:

“Gerrard will be very impressed with him.

“I think it was a little bit sink or swim for him, it was just left up to him with the two other experienced goalkeepers missing.

“He’s been out on loan, he’s had that experience and that’s led to his first Rangers game.

“The Old Firm game is different to anything else, but he’s taken it all in his stride and I thought it was an excellent performance.

“He stepped up and made some decent saves, so overall he must be very happy with his performance.

“Gerrard, Gary McAllister and those guys must be seeing what kind of goalkeeper that he’s capable of being in the future.

“They know that he can step up and be trusted. I’m really happy for him.

“To be able to go out in those situations and make big saves is bound to make him a better goalkeeper.”

The Verdict: Keep

After being sent out on loan to Berwick Rangers, Morton, Queen of the South and Livingston throughout his Gers career so far (Transfermarkt), McCrorie has shown that he can now perform for his parent club.

With the seasoned pro of Allan McGregor as a role model, the 23-year-old should only benefit from watching the veteran stopper in training, hopefully getting more minutes on the pitch as the season progresses.

He should be kept at the club at all costs rather than farmed out on loan again, so long as he can continue putting in impressive displays for the first team.

In other news, Rangers may find it ‘difficult’ to keep this ace at Ibrox

Rangers were heavily linked with Jack Wilshere last year and, after his release from Bournemouth recently, Ross Wilson should seek to bring him to Ibrox to link up with Steven Gerrard’s side ahead of next season.

The Gers were one of several clubs to be linked with the former Arsenal man last year following his release from West Ham but it was Championship side Bournemouth who won the race to sign him in January on a deal until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old was a regular in Jonathan Woodgate’s side until the end of the campaign, making 15 appearances in the Championship, in which he managed one goal and one assist.

Despite this return, the Cherries would not offer the former England international a new deal and released him recently, meaning that he is once again available on a free transfer.

Wilshere was once regarded as one of the most exciting young midfielders in England before injuries unfortunately derailed his career but, after an injury-free spell on the south coast, he could well be worth the risk for Rangers this summer.

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If he was signed on a pay-as-you-play basis, there would be nearly no risk in signing him, and should he stay fit, he could prove to be a superb addition to Gerrard’s squad.

Back in 2018, Gennaro Gattuso spoke very highly of Wilshere due to AC Milan’s interest in signing him, saying: “I think he can play in any league. He may not be super-fast, but he has got great skills and is super-tactical. He has good ball circulation—when he gets the ball he knows exactly where to send it. He knows exactly the right pace and can change the pace of the game. He can play central midfield or a little bit further up.”

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If there is one man who can help Wilshere rediscover his best form, it could be Gerrard; and if the Liverpool legend can whip his former England teammate into shape, then he would surely be worth whatever money Rangers need to pay him in order to bring him to Ibrox this summer, so Wilson should definitely consider signing him.

In other news… Douglas Park could be set for huge Rangers blow with “amazing” gem, Gers fans will surely be fuming

Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has bemoaned Josip Juranovic’s absence through injury ahead of the clash with Ross County.

The Lowdown: Juranovic out of clash

The Hoops face a crucial Scottish Premiership clash on Sunday afternoon, making the trip to fifth-place Ross County for what could be a sticky fixture.

Celtic have a small cushion over Rangers at the top of the table, but any slip-up could be key and they will have to make do without Juranovic this weekend.

The Croatian is missing for a number of weeks through injury, meaning Ralston is expected to slot in at right-back against Ross County.

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The Latest: McAvennie backs Ralston

Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie said Juranovic’s absence is significant, but stuck by Ralston at the same time:

“Juranovic is a wonderful defender. We all know I have been critical of Tony Ralston but he loves playing in the role Ange is currently giving him.

“I have no problem, with him coming in. It’s a shame for Juranovic because it’s one hell of a blow for him. He’s a brilliant player and he’s done so well against good players. Kent couldn’t get near him in the last few times we have played Rangers.

“It’s a man down but Celtic have to get on with it. That’s the only thing they can do at this point. Ralston has a few goals and assists so he does do a lot going forward.

“Hopefully he can play as brilliant as he did at the start of the season.”

The Verdict: Big game for replacement

Ralston may not be loved by McAvennie but he has proven to be a good squad player this season, starting 20 matches in total and chipping in with four goals.

While Juranovic is arguably the first-choice right-back, the 23-year-old should have no issue filling in, doing his job and helping Celtic pick up three more valuable points.

Having strong squad depth is vital to any title charge and that is the case with the Hoops, with players of Ralston’s ilk able to come in and perform when required.

In other news, a pundit has bemoaned something that will affect Celtic next season. Read more here.