Everton Lunchtime Round-Up, Wednesday 11th November 2026: Blues Top the Premier League's Improvement Table as Moyes Wins Praise
Everton have been named as the Premier League club with the biggest jump in league position compared to last season, with new Transfermarkt figures highlighting the progress made since finishing 12th in 2025-26, and the piece also includes praise for David Moyes' work at the helm (Read Everton). That upward curve has coincided with three successive wins in all competitions, though Read Everton note that uncertainty over the Friedkin ownership situation leaves a question mark hanging over what business, if any, Everton might do in the January transfer window (Read Everton). Meanwhile Kevin Kilbane has been full of praise for Moyes in an exclusive Liverpool Echo interview, arguing the manager was dealt an "unfair hand" by Everton's owners and insisting there is "no better man" for the job, while adding that the players all respect him (Liverpool Echo).
On the pitch, the Liverpool Echo reports that Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been in excellent form for Everton in recent matches, which has sparked debate over whether he and Jack Grealish, who has been out of the side, can feature together once everyone is fit and available again.
Away from matters on the pitch, Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been at the centre of a BBC Sport debate over who should be England's number one, with an Everton-supporting fan going up against a Leeds fan backing Trafford (BBC Sport). Evertonians can also now get their hands on a slice of matchday history, with EvertonFC.com unveiling a new limited-edition range made from material taken from the first fan-created tifo unveiled at Hill Dickinson Stadium (EvertonFC.com).
In terms of fixtures, Everton's last outing saw them beat Coventry 3-1, and attention now turns to the Premier League trip to Brentford on Monday 23 November before Liverpool visit Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday 29 November. Everton Women, who drew 1-1 away at Chelsea at the weekend, are back in action tonight against Durham in the League Cup, before a Women's Super League trip to Spurs on Saturday 14 November.
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