Follow live coverage as Everton face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Everton FC 2 - 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:39Wolves get the second half under way at Goodison Park!
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:38Everton have produced just 0.53 expected goals (xG) in this one, but Dyche won't care with his side finding the back of the net twice. Wolves have created 0.77 expected goals from five shots, with two of those being on target, but their finishing has left a lot to be desired. According to Opta's live win probability calculator, Everton have an 89.6% chance of winning from here, with a draw at 8.2% and a Wolves victory at 2.2%. It wouldn't be a surprise to see some early changes from O'Neil after the break as he looks to get his side back into the game. Could we see Hwang, Bellegarde, or Rodrigo Gomes introduced shortly after half-time?
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:30Everton head into the break with a 2-0 lead over Wolves at Goodison Park in the Premier League. The Toffees opened the scoring after Calvert-Lewin was brought down just outside the area, and Young stepped up to dispatch a perfectly placed free-kick into the bottom corner. Everton thought they doubled their lead as Tarkowski headed home from a McNeil delivery, but Mangala was adjudged to have been in an offside position and interfering with play. Eventually, Dyche's side did find a second as Mangala pounced on a loose ball on the edge of the box, and his deflected effort flew into the back of the net beyond Sa. Wolves have had chances, but Everton have been the more clinical side today.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:24HALF-TIME: EVERTON 2-0 WOLVES
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:22Guedes cuts inside from the right, using the run of Doherty on the overlap to create space for himself. He takes a swing at it with his left, but Mangala gets in front of the strike and makes the block.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:20Calvert-Lewin and McNeil combine before the ball falls to Doucoure, and he turns and drives towards the penalty area. He strikes it low, but he drags it wide of the post.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:18The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of six minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:16A loose ball falls to McNeil outside the penalty area and he sends a thunderous half-volley towards goal, but it deflects off the head of Lemina and goes behind. McNeil will take the corner and it's delivered to the back post where Tarkowski can head at goal, but it's straight at Sa.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:15Wolves look to break through Guedes who plays a superb ball in behind the Everton defence for Cunha to chase. Tarkowski looks to recover, and he makes an excellent sliding interception to prevent the danger.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:14Everton are remaining patient in possession as we edge closer to half-time. The Toffees aren't taking too many risks, with Dyche's side hoping to keep their leading heading into the break.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:11Dyche will, of course, be the happier of the two managers here, but he has to ensure his side are aware of the threat of Wolves on the break. O'Neil's side have looked dangerous at times, but it's Everton who have been more clinical.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:07Mangala is booked for a foul with his trailing leg, just outside the penalty area.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:06GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL!!!! 2-0 EVERTON!! This time it counts! McNeil delivers a cross into the box and it's headed away, but only as far as Mykolenko. He scuffs his volley, but it rebounds to Mangala on the edge of the box. The Belgian midfielder hits it on the half-volley, and it flies into the back of the net!
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:05Close again from Wolves! A pass is fired out wide to Doherty and he hits a first-time volley across goal. Strand Larsen flings himself at it, but he can't connect properly with the shot. He was unmarked in the box!
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:03Doucoure breaks down the right-hand side and plays a short pass to Ndiaye in space on the edge of the penalty area. He tries to beat his man with plenty of team-mates in the box, but he fails to do so and Wolves win it back.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:02Big save! Doherty throws the ball into the feet of Strand Larsen, and he spins Tarkowski inside the box. He only has Pickford to beat and Strand Larsen strikes low, but Pickford gets down well to make an excellent stop!
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:00Doucoure turns and quickly feeds McNeil on the edge of the penalty area. He's pressed instantly but manages to get his shot off, but his effort is blocked and Wolves can clear.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:57Tarkowski is down at the moment after a collision with Cunha. The defender is going to require treatment after being struck in the face, so there's going to be a short delay. It's a chance for both managers to bring in their players and issue some instructions.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:55Everton counter-attack and Mangala receives the ball just outside the box before picking out Young on the overlap. He fires a cross low and hard across goal, but none of his team-mates are on the same wavelength and it's behind for a goal-kick.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:54There was a lengthy delay of a few minutes as VAR checked over that disallowed goal. Mangala didn't touch the ball, but he was in an offside position, blocking the run of Lemina and preventing him from marking Tarkowski.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:53GOOOAAAAALLLL!!!! McNeil is standing over the free-kick, and he floats it to the back post. Tarkowski stays onside and rises above his marker, and he powers a header into the bottom corner! It's a fantastic finish from the centre-back! But wait... VAR is checking it. Disallowed! Mangala blocked off Lemina, and he was in an offside position. NO GOAL!
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:49Assist Dwight James Matthew McNeil
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:48Goal James Alan Tarkowski
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:48Young plays a pass into the channel for Calvert-Lewin to run onto, and the Everton striker does superbly to knock it past Dawson, forcing a foul. McNeil will take and it's in a dangerous position...
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:48Everton have been a bit sloppy since going a goal ahead, with Wolves producing combinations in midfield to beat their press. Dyche needs to ensure his side stay focused in order to hold onto their lead.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:46That was Young's 50th Premier League goal in his career and his first of the campaign. Wolves have now conceded 16 first-half goals in 14 games, with no team conceding more in the league this term.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:42Goal Ashley Simon Young
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:42Calvert-Lewin chases a loose ball in behind the Wolves defence and is completely wiped out by Bueno. It falls to Doucoure who strikes, but he's offside. The referee has pulled it back for a free-kick to Everton. Young will take...
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:40It's Wolves who have enjoyed a brighter start in this one and are getting in behind the Everton defence with relative ease. Cunha now pounces on a loose ball just outside the penalty area and strikes towards the bottom corner, but Pickford makes a smart stop.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:38Cunha is played in down the left and swings a cross into the box, but Branthwaite heads it behind for a corner. Cunha will take and he plays it short before delivering, but Mykolenko heads it clear.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:35Early chance for Wolves! O'Neil's side build up well and Ait-Nouri is played in down the left-hand side. He cuts it back into the penalty area and Strand Larsen is there to meet it, but he scuffs his effort and it's behind for a goal-kick.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:32Gueye gets the game under way for Everton at Goodison Park!
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:32The players are making their way out onto the pitch ahead of kick-off.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:23Meanwhile, O’Neil has made four alterations to his team after their 4-2 defeat against Bournemouth. Doherty, Dawson, Bueno, and Guedes all come into the starting XI. Nelson Semedo misses out due to suspension, while Toti Gomes, Bellegarde, and Rodrigo Gomes drop to the bench.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:23Dyche has made two changes to the side that suffered a 4-0 defeat away to Manchester United on Sunday. In attack, Calvert-Lewin comes into the starting XI, replacing Beto who takes his place among the substitutes. Mangala also makes his way into the side, with Lindstrom dropping to the bench.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:18WOLVES SUBS: Hwang Hee-Chan, Rodrigo Gomes, Tommy Doyle, Toti Gomes, Dan Bentley, Carlos Forbs, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Sam Johnstone, Pedro Lima.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:18WOLVES (4-3-3): Jose Sa; Rayan Ait-Nouri, Craig Dawson, Santiago Bueno, Matt Doherty; Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina, Andre; Goncalo Guedes, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Matheus Cunha.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:18EVERTON SUBS: Nathan Patterson, Jack Harrison, Joao Virginia, Beto, Jake O’Brien, Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, Jesper Lindstrom, Harrison Armstrong.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:18EVERTON (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford; Vitalii Mykolenko, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Ashley Young; Orel Mangala, Idrissa Gueye; Iliman Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Dwight McNeil; Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:02Wolves have won five of their last six league games against Everton (D1), more victories than they’d managed in their previous 21 against them (W4 D8 L9). The Wanderers have scored four goals in three of their last 16 away Premier League games, having only done so once in their first 180 away games in the competition. They are also looking to score two or more goals in four consecutive away top-flight matches for the first time since April 1980. Gary O’Neil’s side suffered a 4-2 defeat against Bournemouth at Molineux Stadium in their last Premier League match to end a four-match unbeaten streak, leaving them in 18th place on nine points.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:02Everton are currently winless in five straight Premier League games and sit in 15th place on 11 points, with a loss today taking them into the relegation zone. The Toffees have lost their last three home league games against Wolves. It’s their longest losing home run against the Midlands side, and as many defeats as they’d suffered in their previous 18 against them at Goodison Park (W9 D6). Two of Everton’s last three home Premier League matches have ended goalless, as many as in their previous 54 combined at Goodison Park. A win for Everton could see them go five points above the relegation zone.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:02Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League fixture between Everton and Wolves at Goodison Park.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
19:00Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
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