Overview

• Everton drew 0-0 with Aston Villa as Jack Grealish was the main creative outlet, with the hosts taking 20 shots and generating an expected goals of 2.12 but failing to convert.
• The winger was tightly marshalled by multiple defenders yet still fashioned the home side’s best chances, with Michael Keane highlighting Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye as key threats.
• Grealish was named Premier League Player of the Month for August for the first time, earning the honor after four assists in two league starts and becoming Everton’s first winner since 2020.
• David Moyes lauded his mindset and impact, calling this “just the start,” while teammates and staff praised his training habits and professionalism.
• The loan from Manchester City includes a reported £50m option to buy, though multiple reports say Everton are exploring a lower-cost 2026 deal given his contract situation and salary.