JACK GREALISH SCORES WINNER AFTER MOYES DEMAND FOR MORE GOALS
Jack Grealish's deflected goal secured Everton's first league win at Bournemouth since 2016. Under Moyes, Everton now boasts away form second only to Arsenal.
Jack Grealish scored the winning goal for Everton against Bournemouth, continuing his strong form. His shot in the 78th minute, which deflected off a defender, secured a 1-0 victory for David Moyes’ team. It was Everton’s first win at Bournemouth’s home ground since 2016.
Before the match, Moyes said Grealish needed to score more. Jake O’Brien, Grealish’s teammate, agrees that Grealish will score more goals. O’Brien said, He’s an amazing player. If it’s just him against one defender, I’d bet on Jack every time.
He cut inside and scored the goal that won the game for us. I’m sure he’ll keep scoring and getting assists because he’s got the talent.
Since Moyes returned to Everton in January, only Arsenal has earned more away points in the Premier League than Everton. O’Brien praised the team for staying positive after losing to Newcastle United.
We’re mentally tough with a lot of leaders, and we had to forget about the loss quickly, he said.
Things happen in soccer, and we were disappointed after the weekend, but we got a win here, and that’s three wins in our last four games. It's important to keep getting points.
We're playing against really good teams, so we need to stick together, defend well, and get the ball to our wingers and forwards. Then they can beat defenders one-on-one, create chances, and score goals.
Everyone did their job. The midfielders helped win the ball and move it forward, and the wingers were good up front.
It wasn’t just the defenders. It was a great team effort on defence.
We're happy to have Jack. If he gets one-on-one with a defender, he can beat them. He cut inside and took a shot, and I’m not shocked he scored because he’s a great player who will just keep adding goals and assists.
It’s great to play like this, but we need to keep it up. We have a lot of important games coming up, so it’s important to get as many points as we can.
Grealish gave credit to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who played as a defensive midfielder. I told him he was great. He played deeper today.
“I was tired near the end, and he kept the ball moving and made good passes. That’s what you need.
I told the guys that when you play in a tough place where the other team pressures you, you need players who want the ball and are comfortable keeping it. Kiernan was brilliant at that.
HOW JAMES MADDISON’S INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SIGNALS A SHOCK SEASON RETURN
James Maddison returns to individual training as Igor Tudor prepares Tottenham for a vital relegation battle with Forest.
Ahead of Tottenham’s match against Nottingham Forest, manager Igor Tudor gave an update on when James Maddison might return from injury. It’s a crucial moment for Spurs as they prepare to host Forest in what could be the defining 90 minutes of Tudor’s time at the club and quite possibly a key fixture that will shape the season for both teams.
Currently separated by just one point, Tottenham and Forest are locked in a battle against relegation. A win would push Spurs four points clear of the drop zone, while a loss might drag them into the bottom three. The stakes couldn’t be clearer.
Tudor’s side heads into this game with renewed energy, surprisingly positive given the mood just two weeks ago. The draw at Anfield broke a six-game losing streak, and their recent 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid, though not enough to overturn the aggregate score, brought back a sense of belief. Young players like Xavi Simons and Archie Gray impressed, while Mathys Tel kept the opposition on their toes. The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was electric in a way fans haven’t felt for months. While the Champions League hopes are dashed, that performance has injected valuable momentum into Spurs’ survival fight.
There’s also some hopeful news on the injury front. Dominic Solanke, who missed the Atlético leg with a hip issue, might be available. His physical presence adds a different dimension to Tottenham’s attack, which Tudor will surely be glad to have.
But the most promising update came from Tudor’s comments about Maddison. The creative midfielder, sidelined since August after rupturing his ACL in a preseason friendly, has begun some individual training, spotted alongside Palhinha. Recoveries from ACL injuries are never straightforward, and the team won’t rush him back. With only seven league games left after Sunday, there’s a narrow window for his return. Still, even the possibility of Maddison getting back on the pitch—someone who can change a game with a moment of skill or a precise pass—offers a much-needed morale boost.
For now, though, the focus remains firmly on Forest.
WHY BORUSSIA DORTMUND EXPECT JADON SANCHO TO SIGN FOR FREE
Unai Emery praises Jadon Sancho despite poor stats, while Dortmund free up £21m in wages to lure him back to Germany.
Borussia Dortmund really want Jadon Sancho back, and they’re hoping to get him for free from Manchester United. Sancho’s contract runs out this summer, and honestly, no one expects United to offer him a new one.
Right now, Sancho’s on loan at Aston Villa. It’s his third spell away from Old Trafford since United signed him for £73 million in 2021. His move to Villa was just a loan with no option to buy.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has hinted he might keep Sancho, but Dortmund aren’t sitting around. The Times says Dortmund didn’t chase wingers last summer because Nico Kovac liked the 3-4-2-1 formation, but now the boss has changed his mind and wants Sancho back.
If Sancho comes back, he'll need to take a hefty pay cut from his £300,000-a-week salary. Still, Dortmund’s where he made his name after moving from Manchester City in 2017.
Dortmund have room in the budget this summer; they let the contracts of Julian Brandt, Niklas Süle, and Salih Özcan run out. That saves them about £21 million a year, and they’re optimistic they can lure Sancho, who’s allowed to strike pre-contract deals with foreign clubs.
Sancho actually spent half of the 2024 season back at Dortmund after Erik ten Hag froze him out at United. He helped them reach the Champions League final, but nothing permanent came of it.
Something similar happened during his loan to Chelsea last season. The club even paid a £5 million penalty just to avoid having to sign him outright. Villa picked him up right at the transfer deadline in September, but, once again, he’s struggled.
So far, Sancho’s got one goal and one assist in 29 games across all competitions. Still, Emery thinks there’s more to come.
When asked in February about signing Sancho for good, Emery said, “Not yet, but he’s a fantastic player. Hopefully, he can help us by improving within our system, like he is doing.
“He’ll need a new contract; maybe it’s here. If he plays his best football, we’ll want him. But other teams will be interested, too.”
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