Overview

• Everton beat Mansfield Town 2-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Charly Alcaraz scoring early in the second half and Beto adding a late tap-in after two assists from 18-year-old Harrison Armstrong.
• The third-round draw sends Everton to Wolverhampton Wanderers, setting up a Premier League matchup away at Molineux.
• Moyes confirmed a loan dilemma over Armstrong and said any decision will weigh guaranteed minutes through January, noting Africa Cup of Nations absences in the planning.
• Youssef Chermiti was left out of the squad and has a good chance to depart on loan, with Moyes acknowledging the likelihood of a move before the window closes.
• Vitalii Mykolenko returned from a groin issue, and Moyes said further signings remain possible as he targets competitiveness in the domestic cups.