Everton Lunchtime Round-Up, Friday 23rd October 2026: Moyes Facing Squad Strain Ahead of Arsenal Trip

Attention is firmly on Saturday's trip to Arsenal, with previews from ToffeeWeb and EvertonFC.com setting the scene for the Emirates Stadium clash (ToffeeWeb) (EvertonFC.com). Read Everton have also put together an away-day guide for Blues making the journey to north London (Read Everton). David Moyes was due to give his pre-match press conference, with Liverpool Echo carrying live team and injury news from the build-up (Liverpool Echo).

According to the Liverpool Echo, Moyes is currently working with a squad of just 18 outfield players, a situation described as "difficult" amid the club also being up for sale, though he is still being backed to get Everton flourishing (Liverpool Echo).

On the pitch, ToffeeWeb have questioned whether Jack Grealish's quiet start to his second spell at Everton is becoming a cause for concern, with his form yet to catch fire this season (ToffeeWeb). Elsewhere, former striker Yakubu has told ToffeeWeb that Everton need to bring in a rival for Thierno Barry up front in January, arguing that competition would help get the best out of the young forward (ToffeeWeb).

Away from team matters, football finance expert Kieran Maguire has weighed in on the club's ownership situation. Speaking to Read Everton, Maguire said he has heard "a few horror stories" about The Friedkin Group's time at Everton, but firmly rejected any suggestion the Blues would have fared better under Josh Wander and the previous 777 Partners regime (Read Everton).

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