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WHY EVERTON NEEDS EVAN FERGUSON'S POTENTIAL TO BOOST INCONSISTENT ATTACK

Everton is keen to sign Brighton's Evan Ferguson this winter, hoping to capitalise on his poor loan spell at AS Roma to boost their attack.

Why Everton Needs Evan Ferguson's Potential to Boost Inconsistent Attack
Everton Eyes Evan Ferguson Transfer

Graeme Bailey reports that Everton are eyeing Evan Ferguson this winter to add some much-needed punch to their attack, which has been inconsistent this season.

The 21-year-old Brighton & & Hove Albion forward is a real possibility for Everton, mostly because his loan to AS Roma isn't going well. He's not getting enough playtime there.

Roma might cut that loan short in 2025/26, which opens the door for other clubs. Celtic and Leicester City are also watching Ferguson closely and could make a move.

Ferguson's career has taken a turn since he first broke out at Brighton. People noticed his strength, quickness, and natural scoring ability, hinting at a bright future.

Roma might cut that loan short in 2025/26, which opens the door for other clubs. Celtic and Leicester City are also watching Ferguson closely and could make a move.

Ferguson's career has taken a turn since he first broke out at Brighton. People noticed his strength, quickness, and natural scoring ability, hinting at a bright future.

After falling down the ranks in the first half of 2024/25, Brighton loaned him to West Ham United and then Roma, hoping he would play more. But those moves didn't pan out. He only played 620 minutes in 15 games, which explains why he hasn't found his form.

Everton's interest makes sense considering their current strikers. Beto shows potential but can be frustrating, and Thierno Barry is still developing.

Everton have been looking at different options, like Yuri Alberto, but Ferguson is attractive because of his age, Premier League experience, and potential.

Does Everton need Evan Ferguson?

Another Premier League move is possible, mostly if Roma ends the loan early and Brighton prefers a short-term fix with a better plan. Everton needs a forward who can challenge defenders, connect with teammates, and grow into the role. Ferguson fits that description, but his current form and fitness are concerns.

Everton should be careful about what they offer. He still has the talent, but he needs patience, trust, and regular playtime. If Everton can provide that, he could be a good addition, even if he's not an immediate solution.

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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