Overview
- David Moyes praised Tim Iroegbunam’s full 90-minute display against Arsenal and challenged him to be more progressive on the ball.
- Iroegbunam led the match with seven tackles, won the majority of his duels, and posted 68% passing accuracy, according to reported stats.
- The midfielder says he wants to seize the vacancy created by Gueye’s Africa Cup of Nations absence and keep the role when Gueye returns.
- Everton’s selection options remain stretched with Gueye away, Iliman Ndiaye unavailable until the new year, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sidelined by a hamstring injury.
- Merlin Rohl has returned to contention after surgery and James Garner is one booking from suspension, giving Iroegbunam further opportunities to stake his claim.