Everton Lunchtime Round-Up, Thursday 5th November 2026: Grealish's Everton Future Questioned Amid Loan Exit Reports

The big talking point this lunchtime remains Jack Grealish's situation after his disciplinary breach saw him left out of the last couple of matchday squads. A former Arsenal man has suggested the winger is "at a crossroads" and questioned what comes next for him at Goodison Park (Liverpool Echo). However, it's claimed Everton have no intention of ending his loan spell from Manchester City early, despite the frustration behind the scenes, with reports suggesting he's actually now missed the last three games, including both recent victories (Read Everton).

Staying with those victories, there's some good tactical analysis doing the rounds on how David Moyes set his side up to get the better of Newcastle up at St James' Park once again, with Thierno Barry's goal the difference between the two sides as the Toffees made it back-to-back wins (Liverpool Echo). Much of the credit for the recent run is also going to the midfield engine room, with Harrison Armstrong, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and James Garner drawing comparisons to Joe Royle's old "Dogs of War" sides for their work rate and graft in the middle of the park (Read Everton).

Away from the pitch, there's some positive news from the club's charitable arm, with Everton in the Community picking up a couple of prizes at a prestigious football awards ceremony (EvertonFC.com).

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