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Brighton moved three points clear with a 3-0 win over Arsenal, Newcastle United came from behind to beat Hull City 2-1 thanks to a late substitute finish by Mohamed-Ali Cho, and Everton edged Ipswich Town 1-0 after Abdul Fatawu was sent off for a second yellow.
Everton beat Wolverhampton 1-0 in the Carabao Cup thanks to Carlos Alcaraz’s 80th-minute strike after a dominant, possession-heavy display (62% and 1.67 xG to Wolves’ 0.26). Tyler Dibling delivered a breakout performance, including the through ball that set up the winner, while Jack Grealish started but looked rusty. The win, watched by attendees such as Andy Burnham and Mark Carney, keeps Everton unbeaten and sets up a fourth-round meeting with Newcastle United.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, both Everton supporters, held their first bilateral meeting at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium during a Carabao Cup clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers. They spoke in a West Stand box and were later seen in Everton scarves together. Burnham, who became PM in July 2026, has faced security changes in the directors box, and he recently canceled engagements after his father's death.
Tottenham failed to score for the fourth straight match, drawing 0-0 with Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite dominating early and rotating with injuries, Spurs couldn’t convert their chances (0.64 xG to Everton's 1.17), with near-misses from van Hecke and Fernandes and a late Bergvall effort saved by Jordan Pickford. The result marks a goalless home draw and follows Tottenham's ongoing attacking struggles as they prepare for a League Cup tie at Anfield.
Tottenham produced another goalless performance as their high-profile summer rebuild failed to yield a Premier League goal, drawing 0-0 with Everton and extending a league goal drought that left fans frustrated; despite possession and new signings, the atmosphere soured with boos at full-time, and Everton spurned two clear chances, with manager Roberto De Zerbi apologising for the dull display.
Spurs and Everton played out a 0-0 draw, with ratings ranging from 4 to 7. A few players shone slightly (Archie Gray, Savio, Andrew Robertson), but several others were underwhelming or faded after substitutions, and the impact of substitutes was limited.
Tottenham and Everton played out a tense 0-0 draw in a Premier League clash, with Spurs pressing late but unable to break Everton’s resistance, including a yellow card for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and a key save that kept the scoreline level. Both sides shuffled their lineups with substitutions that altered the tempo. In other results over the weekend, Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham, Chelsea were held 2-2 by Hull, Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa, and Ipswich Town defeated Crystal Palace 3-2.
Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in a London derby, extending their good form, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored on his Everton debut to help them draw 2-2 with Manchester United.
Everton’s player ratings highlight a late-sub turnaround, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles delivering the decisive moment off the bench and Hayden Hackney providing the assist for the equaliser, as Jack Grealish’s late cameo energized the crowd in the showdown with Manchester United.
Manchester United arrive at Everton after a busy transfer window aimed at strengthening midfield with Santos, Tielemans and Baleba, but still face defensive injuries and late fitness tests; Everton boss Moyes laments a thin squad after a challenging window. The piece previews predicted lineups and a close Opta forecast for a tight Premier League clash.
Folarin Balogun’s proposed €45m move to Everton collapsed late after medical concerns raised doubts about his fitness, prompting Monaco to pivot toward Chelsea for Lamine Camara; Chelsea had agreed a €55m deal and Camara completed a medical, but as Balogun’s negotiations stalled Monaco told Chelsea the Camara deal was off, leaving Everton scrambling for alternatives and triggering a chaotic, unresolved end to the transfer window.
Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro revealed that Balogun's proposed move to Everton collapsed on deadline day after a reported medical issue, which Everton later said was not a real issue; Balogun withdrew, citing discomfort with how the situation was handled despite paperwork being completed. Everton had been prepared to pay around £40m, but Monaco missed out. The club suggested other markets remain possible. Balogun's absence leaves Everton thin at striker after selling Beto, with Thierno Barry as the only natural No.9, and Moyes may have to wait until January for reinforcements.
Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro says Balogun pulled out of the £40m Everton transfer due to how Everton handled his medical, disputing the player’s health concerns; Monaco also reneged on a Chelsea deal for Lamine Camara as late transfer-day drama and medical scrutiny unfolded, with Everton pushing to finalize a late move.
Folarin Balogun’s late reversal on a proposed Everton move—after a medical flag and swift back-and-forth—left Everton without a reliable striker, disrupted Monaco’s plans and Chelsea’s recruitment, and underscored the growing power players wield in football transfers.
Balogun’s deadline-day move to Everton collapsed as Monaco pulled out of selling Lamine Camara to Chelsea and Balogun walked away amid concerns over Everton’s medical/terms; Chelsea lost their Enzo Fernandez replacement, Everton failed to sign Joshua Zirkzee on loan, and Monaco kept Balogun and Camara, leaving all sides frustrated and making a January revival unlikely.