Alex Iwobi was on parade as Everton lost 2-0 to Newcastle United in Saturday’s Premier League game at Goodison Park. The 24-year-old returned for the Merseyside outfit against Leicester City on Wednesday, making a cameo appearance in the encounter. The Nigeria international missed his side’s outing against Sheffield Wednesday in the fourth round of the FA Cup on January 24. The forward was then restored to the starting XI against the Magpies to afford him more opportunities to make a meaningful impact for the club. Iwobi gave a good account of himself in the encounter but his effort was not enough to help his side avoid their sixth defeat of the season. The game started with both sides striving to outwit each other but despite their efforts, the first half ended without goals. After the re...
Some Everton fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Andre Gomes against Leicester City. Gomes was in action for Everton in their Premier League game against Leicester at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Wednesday evening. The Portugal international central midfielder started the match and played for the entire 90 minutes, as the Toffees won 2-1. According to WhoScored, against the Foxes, the 26-year-old has a pass accuracy of 80%, won one header, took 40 touches, attempted one dribble, made three tackles and one interception, and put in one cross. So far this season, the former Barcelona midfielder as made 11 starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Toffees, according to WhoScored. Some Everton fans were not impressed with t...