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KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL REVEALS EVERTON PLANS AND PERSONAL GUILTY PLEASURE FANS LOVE

Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says the club's passionate fanbase is "on a different level." The midfielder is determined to be at the forefront of the new project and bring success back to Goodison Park.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall reveals Everton plans and personal guilty pleasure fans love
Dewsbury-Hall shares Everton aspirations - COURTESY/PHOTO

As he described his resolve to restore the club to its former glory, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall stated that the magnitude and fervour of the Everton fan base "is on another level."

In his one season at Chelsea, the 27-year-old won the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup, but he maintains that the atmosphere among Blues fans is different.

When asked what makes Everton unique, Dewsbury-Hall responded, "The feeling of the club," during an interview with the club's website's 24/7 series. I am not really sure how to describe it, but it feels like a true family club.

Since football is my life, and it seems to be theirs as well, I adore the large fan base and the significance it holds for the populace. We are somewhat in agreement.

Their intense desire to win and their love for it strike a chord with me since that is how I live my life. I do not mean that the other teams were not like that, but Everton seemed to be on a higher plane.

“Imagine playing for Everton when you are striving for things and wanting to win things,” I asked someone I spoke to the other day.

It must be among the greatest spots to play. That is what I want to talk about since it would be a great feeling to see how supportive the fans are, especially during difficult times. Just think about when things are a little better.

When the Scot first rejoined the team in January, Dewsbury-Hall was on manager David Moyes' radar. However, he is certain that he made the right decision after spending £25 million to sign him in August. "After a successful season, I did have a fair few options," he remarked. If I were to leave a club like Chelsea, I wanted to go to a new project, a new stadium, an exciting future, and plans, according to a lot of people I spoke to, including family members, people I trust, and people at Everton.

That is what I intended to lead the charge on. I consider that to be a crucial period in a club's history if I am at the beginning of this new chapter.

"The manager I spoke with was excellent. He gave me a detailed explanation of his expectations of me and his goals for the future. I greatly admire him because of what he has accomplished. I believe that he and I are alike.

Thus, it felt natural. Because of the excellent treatment I have received and that of my family, I have known since the moment I walked through the door that this was the perfect choice.

It is good that it happened because it has confirmed to me that I made the proper choice and has made me enthusiastic about what we may accomplish going forward. I am excited just to come in every day, keep getting better, and watch what happens.

"The one thing you want in life is a reason to do something," the former Leicester City academy graduate, who was responsible for cleaning N'Golo Kante's boots during the Foxes' unexpected 5,000/1 title-winning season in 2015–16, continued. I think I have that right here.

"The team has had a few more difficult years. However, there is a real sense that more people are working toward a prosperous future.

I simply could not give down the significant potential I have to make a difference in that. I am not the kind of player who could have stayed at my old club and merely followed the rules; it fits with my aspirations.

Since it is not in my DNA, I was not willing to do it. I want to play a significant role in something, and this project is ideal. If we do the right things, I do not doubt that the next several years will be fascinating.

Away from his day job, the Nottingham-born player disclosed that his other sporting interests include snooker, golf, and darts. However, he also has a passion for musical theatre, which would resonate with the late chairman of Everton, Bill Kenwright, if not many of his fellow professional football players. That is probably my 'guilty pleasure,' as you describe it," Dewsbury-Hall remarked. I am a huge fan of West End productions and musicals.

I used to go and watch my better half when she was enrolled in a performing arts institution. It most likely began when I used to watch my mother and aunt dance when I was a little child.

When asked if he had ever tried his hand at acting, he said, "Perhaps once I retire? Maybe I will try it. Even when I am simply watching it, I get really enthused about it for some reason. Never say never!

VAR REVIEW: CHELSEA 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH, ESTêVãO PENALTY DRAMA EXPLAINED! WAS IT A FOUL OR A DIVE

Explaining the VAR: How an 11th-minute penalty check at Stamford Bridge saved a point for Chelsea against a resilient Bournemouth.

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Antoine Semenyo’s clumsy challenge handed Chelsea a vital lifeline

Every week, the Video Assistant Referee stirs up drama in the Premier League. Let's break down how these calls are made and if they're actually right.

This season, we're digging into the big moments to explain the VAR process and the rules of the game.

What went down: Chelsea's Estêvão was moving into the Bournemouth box, with Antoine Semenyo on his tail. Estêvão went down after some contact with Semenyo. The ref, Barrott, waved off Chelsea's penalty shouts, saying there wasn't a foul. He thought both players made contact naturally as they were running, and Estêvão basically tripped himself.

VAR said, "After looking at it, VAR Pawson suggested Barrott take another look at the monitor for a possible penalty because Semenyo might have tripped Estêvão."

VAR's take: Pawson had to figure out if the contact was just part of the play, like the ref thought, or if Semenyo fouled Estêvão. It was clear Estêvão tripped, but the question was how the contact started.

At first glance, it would be hard for Pawson to disagree with the ref because the main TV angle wasn't clear. But after checking out the sideline and behind views, Pawson saw that Semenyo stepped into Estêvão's path, making enough contact with his leg to cause him to trip.

Pawson told Barrott to check the monitor for a possible penalty. Barrott watched the replays, agreed, and gave Chelsea the penalty.

The call: It was a reasonable VAR call based on today's standards. But it's a borderline case.

Barrott seemed unsure of the monitor and needed some convincing from different angles.

A lot of the time, this kind of contact is just from players running normally, and someone goes down. To give a penalty, there really needs to be a clear foul by the defender. You could say that happened here, but it's a pretty low standard for VAR to get involved.

Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth

Referee: Sam Barrott

VAR: Craig Pawson

What: VAR check for a foul in the box

When: 11th minute

BREAKING: UNAI EMERY REVEALS THE REAL REASON BEHIND HIS COLD ARTETA HANDSHAKE SNUB NOW

Unai Emery explains why he skipped the post-match handshake as Arsenal’s 4-1 win ends Aston Villa’s 11-game streak at the Emirates.

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Emery snubs Arteta's handshake

Unai Emery said he didn't shake Mikel Arteta's hand right after Aston Villa lost at the Emirates Stadium since the Arsenal manager kept him waiting.

This loss stopped Villa's winning streak at 11 games, their first in almost two months.

Villa held their own in the first half, but Arsenal scored early in the second when Gabriel got to the ball before Emi Martinez on a corner.

Martin Zubimendi quickly made it 2-0, and Leandro Trossard scored a third goal a little after an hour had passed.

Soon after entering the pitch, Gabriel Jesus scored, making it 4-0. Ollie Watkins was able to respond by tapping in a goal late in the game after Donyell Malen's nice play.

After the game, Emery waited to shake Arteta's hand, but he went to the locker room since Arteta was still celebrating with his team.

It’s easy to see. I like to do things fast,” Emery said when asked about why he didn’t shake Arteta’s hand.

“I shake hands, then I go to the dressing room with my players and coaches. I was waiting.

“Arteta was busy with his coaches, so I went inside. It’s not a big deal for me.”

About the match, Emery commented, “We played great in the first half, and things were going our way. We had corners and defended well. We didn’t let them get a corner in the first half.

“We felt good, but we let in the first goal in the second half. Onana getting hurt didn’t help since he’s important for set pieces and in the midfield.

“We didn’t quit, and we kept playing hard. We scored one goal and almost scored more. Arsenal is the best team in the league and should win the title.

“I’m not sure which day it is since we’ve played Arsenal twice already, and we still have to play Nottingham. But I’m happy with our goals and how we're trying to attain them.

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