Blues thwarted by Espanyol at every turn via ToffeeWeb
The final warm-up game of the pre-season programme saw Everton struggle at home to La Liga side, Espanyol, after new-boy Gana gave away an early penalty. Read Full Article
Concern as Lukaku limps out of Espanyol friendly via ToffeeWeb
Everton fans will be sweating on news from the club after Romelu Lukaku picked up an apparent ankle problem in the second half of today's warm-up game at Goodison Park. Read Full Article
Everton 0-1 Espanyol: Ross Barkley misses penalty as Ronald Koeman loses on Goodison Park bow via Daily Mail
Everton ended their pre-season preparation on a flat note after Leo Baptistao's fifth-minute penalty handed Quique Sanchez Flores' Espanyol a narrow win at Goodison Park on Saturday. Read Full Article
Idrissa Gana Gueye makes his first Everton start against Espanyol at Goodison this afternoon. The 26-year-old, signed from Aston Villa earlier this week, goes straight into the Blues midfield for the … Read Full Article
Romelu Lukaku required stitches to an ankle wound today, easing fears he had suffered a more serious problem in the friendly against Espanyol. Read Full Article
Crystal Palace thumped Valencia 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly at Selhurst Park but Hull – still without a manager – were beaten. Read Full Article
Ronald Koeman was encouraged by Idrissa Gana Gueye’s first appearance in an Everton shirt as the Blues ended pre-season with a 1-0 defeat to Espanyol at Goodison. After completing his move from Aston … Read Full Article
Everton interest is not affecting Lamine Kone as Sunderland defender intends to stay via Daily Mail
The 27-year-old was a key performer for Sunderland in the second half of last season, after joining from French outfit Lorient, as the Ivorian helped them stay in the Premier League. Read Full Article
Romelu Lukaku is not a doubt for Premier League opener, says Everton manager Ronald Koeman via Daily Mail
The £75million-rated Chelsea target limped out of Everton's friendly 1-0 defeat to Espanyol at Goodison Park after picking up the injury early in the second half before being stitched up. Read Full Article