Everton Morning Round-Up, Sunday 18th October 2026: Moyes Reacts After Chelsea End Unbeaten Start

Everton's unbeaten start to the Premier League season came to an end on Saturday as Chelsea won 2-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Pedro Neto's second-half double settling the contest, according to Read Everton (Read Everton). The Liverpool Echo's analysis from the stadium suggests Moyes may need to drop one of his players for their own good, pointing to their reaction during the game (Liverpool Echo). Read Everton's player ratings note that Mykolenko impressed despite the defeat, while Barry was left to rue missed chances after Everton competed well before the break (Read Everton).

Speaking afterwards, David Moyes admitted he had picked Merlin Rohl specifically to combat a Chelsea threat, even though the player in question didn't end up featuring, the Liverpool Echo reports (Liverpool Echo).

Away from the first team, Everton Women are back in WSL action this weekend, travelling to London City Lionesses as they look for their first away points of the season, according to Royal Blue Mersey's preview. Phelan's side have shown strong form at Goodison Park but now face a tough test in the capital (Royal Blue Mersey).

Looking ahead, Everton Women's trip to London City Lionesses is the next fixture on the horizon as the Blues chase that first away win of the campaign (Royal Blue Mersey).

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