Everton Afternoon Round-Up, Friday 23rd October 2026: Moyes Previews Arsenal Trip with Injury Doubts Over Norgaard and Branthwaite

David Moyes held his pre-match press conference ahead of Everton's trip to Arsenal, covering team news and fitness updates (Liverpool Echo) (EvertonFC.com). The boss admitted Christian Norgaard is "probably a bit further away" than hoped in terms of full match sharpness (ToffeeWeb), with Read Everton also noting Moyes stayed coy on Jarrad Branthwaite's availability for the Emirates clash while repeating his caution over Norgaard (Read Everton).

There was a lighter moment too, as the Liverpool Echo reported that Norgaard apologised to Moyes after his Everton debut against Chelsea, with the manager also giving an update on Jack Grealish (Liverpool Echo).

Moyes used the press conference to address his own future, giving a contract update as he enters the final year of his deal, and offered a fresh verdict on young midfielder Harrison Armstrong (Liverpool Echo). He also called for patience from Everton's emerging talents, urging Tyrique George, Tyler Dibling and Hayden Hackney to grab their chances when they come (ToffeeWeb).

Looking at the bigger picture, Prince Rupert's Tower described this as a big moment for Moyes, who will be keen to put last week's result against Chelsea behind him with a response at Arsenal (Prince Rupert's Tower).

On the forward line, former Everton striker Yakubu said the club need to bring in fresh striker competition in January to get the best out of Thierno Barry, according to ToffeeWeb (ToffeeWeb).

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