Everton will look to build momentum in the league with a win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on Saturday.
The Toffees won their last two home matches with a 2-0 scoreline, beating Brighton in the Premier League and Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup, respectively. Performance in both matches, historic firsts at Hill Dickinson Stadium, is bound to restore confidence after the Blues began the league season with a 1-0 loss to Leeds United at Elland Road.
Iliman Ndiaye continued his tryst with Everton folklore by becoming the first to score an official goal at their new waterfront stadium. James Garner, filling in at left-back, secured the three points with a spectacular strike against the Seagulls.
David Moyes will be looking to capitalise on the positive feeling and give his side the best possible platform as the club braces for a busy end to the transfer window.
Here are the major talking points before Everton face Wolves away from home:
All eyes on Tyler Dibling
Tyler Dibling is the name on the lips of most Evertonians since the highly-rated teenager completed his move before making his first appearance in Blue off the bench against Mansfield Town.
With the acquisition of Dibling, the Everton squad has a natural right winger for the first time since the departures of Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom. The 19-year-old Dibling was unfazed by the occasion of his debut, and all eyes will be on Moyes’s team sheet to ascertain whether he will start at Molineux.
Dibling brings a lot more balance to the starting XI, which had been lopsided until now. It will also be interesting to see how Moyes manages Jack Grealish and Ndiaye now with Dibling in the XI.
Against Brighton, Grealish started on the left while Ndiaye was forced to the right flank, away from his natural position on the left of the attack. Grealish, off the back of two great performances, could be deployed as a Number 10, with Ndiaye and Dibling to his left and right, respectively.
Seamus Coleman to start his first league game since May?
Seamus Coleman famously led the Toffees out onto the pitch for one final time at Goodison Park’s farewell in May before sustaining an injury a few minutes into the game. The Everton captain returned to the starting lineup for the cup game against Mansfield Town and lasted the full 90 minutes for the first time since last August.
Coleman’s display at right-back was marked by intelligence and grit as he snuffed out chances and found solutions to problems. He also looked at ease going forward, contributing to the buildup and making passes into the final third. The 36-year-old also had a 100% tackle success rate against Mansfield Town, won all his aerial duels, and won six of his eight ground duels.
It won’t be surprising to see the Everton skipper make his first league start this season against Wolves on the back of a commanding performance in the last game.
More vital minutes for Harrison Armstrong
There has been much speculation about Harrison Armstrong’s future after the 18-year-old returned from his loan spell at Derby County last season. He had a successful pre-season and, after getting a few minutes in the dying embers of the league game against Brighton, Armstrong started against Mansfield Town.
He was probably the best player on the pitch that night and assisted both of Everton’s goals. The teenager had a passing accuracy of over 90%, created two big chances and also tested the opposition keeper with a shot from a tight angle. Armstrong also played a lovely through ball to Ndiaye late in the game and was unselfish in setting up Beto for the second goal.
The performance is bound to have left a strong impression on the manager and the midfielder deserves more than a handful of minutes against Wolves to prove that he can be a reliable option off the bench for Everton this season.
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Olalekan Taofik
1 Posted
29/08/2025 at
08:17:44
Good day fellow evertonians,.
I believe #Tyler and #harrison,are still youngsters still learning the rope. Playing as Subs will be okay for them at least for the new few games.
I have the faith the games will be in our favour satris paribus.
COYB.
Alan J Thompson
2 Posted
29/08/2025 at
08:20:05
Probably just splitting hairs but isn’t Dibling a natural left footed right winger?
Anjishnu Roy
3 Posted
29/08/2025 at
08:46:28
Yes Alan, he is
Iain Love
4 Posted
29/08/2025 at
08:52:54
Dibling has potential as a 10, the same as Jack & Ndiaye, this gives us more fluidity in formation. I do expect him to be on the bench and used when needed.
Mark Murphy
5 Posted
29/08/2025 at
08:55:32
Im delighted we signed Dibling but Ndiaye, for me, is the 2nd name on the team sheet after Pickford and must be kept happy.
Then Grealish next – those two are so creative weve got to include them as much as possible.
I was very very impressed with Charly Alcaraz the other night as well, so Id be happy to bring in Dibling slowly rather than demotivate any of those three.
Great to have options but we must cosset Ilyman Ndiaye – hes fcuking magic hes the one that we adore!
Colin Glassar
6 Posted
29/08/2025 at
09:03:39
I hate that term (Xg) but its true. Happy days are here again.
Duncan McDine
7 Posted
29/08/2025 at
09:29:23
Mark (5) I completely agree about Ndiaye. What an odd feeling to have options in the creative positions. As Colin said, once we get a balanced and settled back 4, we could look like a decent team.
Laurie Hartley
8 Posted
29/08/2025 at
09:38:16
I was disappointed with Alcaraz against Leeds and then he goes and scores a goal like that. I am struggling to remember the last Everton player to bend a ball like that.
Things are looking up.
Mike Allison
9 Posted
29/08/2025 at
09:45:19
Dibling, McNeil and NDiaye should be the options on the right (I think we actually need to bring another one in), but never Alcaraz.
Rob Dolby
10 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:00:11
O’Brien tarks Keane myko
Ndiaye Garner Gana Grealish
Kdh
Beto
I agree with the above about Alcaraz. He looks a totally different player down the middle but Moyes just spent £30m on kdh so he will play in that spot.
Christine Foster
11 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:08:21
I mean, we wouldn’t would we? The chosen one leaves Fenerbahce, I wonder where he will go… would we have him? Would we want him? it would be a hell of a ride though.. the odd trophy along the way..
Ajay Gopal
12 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:09:14
But, I more or less agree with your team selection, but with these players, the formation will most likely be a 4-3-3:
Pickford
O’Brien Tarkowski Keane Mykolenko
Garner KDH Gueye
Ndiaye Barry Grealish
Subs: Travers, Aznou, Coleman, Iroegbunam, Armstrong, Alcaraz, Dibling, Beto
Looks like a squad is slowly emerging!
Jeff Armstrong
13 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:11:49
Christine#11, The Freidkins have already sacked Mourinho once.
He aint coming here, and the owners will feel Moyes is doing a good job anyway.
Christine Foster
14 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:13:42
Very much tongue in cheek Jeff, we might get to be first on MOTD though..
Colin Glassar
15 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:16:23
Thomas Frank is the one I wanted.
Tony Abrahams
16 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:16:32
Football is now a squad game for the most successful teams, so when I look at the teams that people pick, I cant wait for the days when Im thinking that, we have also got game changers and match winners on the bench🍀
Jeff Armstrong
17 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:17:06
Only for the first week Chritine, after that the 1-0 wins would definitely push us back down the pecking order🥴
Jake FitzGerald
18 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:18:59
The Friedkins have already sacked him once Christine.
Id love to see Seamus start, he still offers much more than OBrien, his scittery overlaps are a joy to watch. Of course hell only play irregularly, but reassuring to know hes still got it if and when hes needed.
Rob Dolby
19 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:23:28
As much as I didn’t think I would ever say this, I think we need to give Moyes some time to build a mid table prem team before looking to take the next step.
James Marshall
20 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:24:14
And how his boots looked red from a distance against Mansfield?
Detail is important.
Raymond Fox
21 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:34:20
I would start with Coleman, you cant beat experience and he’s a proper full back,
We have plenty elusive players now which is great but we still have to defend and put in the hard work especially away.
Beto up front, Dewsbury-Hall midfield and perm any 4 from 6 or 7 other players for midfield and attack.
I don’t think Moyes will start Dibbling or Armstrong they will be on the bench.
Tony Abrahams
22 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:37:10
Id sooner be talking about his drag-backs, his cruyff-turns and his step-overs, James. He wants it to feet, but you could see Seamus Coleman, beckoning him to run, so yes those details are very important!
Martin Berry
23 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:42:37
Cant believe that people even whisper Mourinho as a potential future manager.
Moyes gets Everton, Mourinho gets into trouble, spends and need clubs with loads of money, if not theres nothing special about his record, other than to cause trouble and division everywhere he has been.
Can we not give David Moyes the respect he deserves, he has brought in some excellent signings now that he doesnt have to root behind the sofa for spare cash, he also is sensible and pragmatic at a time when we need it the most.
Personally when I look around at the Prem, I would not swap him for any other Manager, for us, he is the ideal fit.
There is an excitement coming to Evertons play that we have not seen since 1985. Were going to have a great season.
John Williams
24 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:42:50
Regarding Pep and Jose, yes they have been
brilliant coaches, but really only when they have spent zillions on top quality players.
Would they have been able to turn Brentford or Bournemouth into a global winning side with limited money ??
Perhaps a bit harsh on Jose, as he did very well in Portugal, which put him on the world stage.
Clive Rogers
25 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:48:05
Raymond, 21, I dont think we should perm 6 or 7 of our players. Wed look like a team of Kevin Keegans.
Clive Rogers
26 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:53:45
Now that weve got a squad with good young players on the bench, Id like to see Moyes introducing them earlier than his usual 70th and 80th minute. The last ten minutes wont give youngsters PL experience.
James Marshall
27 Posted
29/08/2025 at
10:56:14
Seamus loves nothing more than waving his arms about telling the winger in front of him to make a run. He’s made a career out of it!
James Fletcher
28 Posted
29/08/2025 at
11:03:27
Absolutely spot on Martin @23
Terry Murray
29 Posted
29/08/2025 at
11:10:31
satris paribus.?
Ceteris paribus?
James Marshall
30 Posted
29/08/2025 at
11:13:02
He’s also just confirmed that Chermiti is highly likely to go out on loan and that Armstrong might as well, but could also stay at Everton – he mentioned AfCon issues with players leaving when talking about Armstrong, intimating he might keep him to keep numbers up ‘if’ we don’t make more midfield signings.
Raymond Fox
31 Posted
29/08/2025 at
11:19:23
What I was trying to say was we now have several players that could cover for several positions. Class players should be able to do that ok, putting them into boxes is too restrictive.
Obviously i’m not talking 5’6 forwards as centre halves, but some forwards and midfielders could and do play in both roles.
Raymond Fox
32 Posted
29/08/2025 at
11:32:36
The lad has class and should get enough game time shouldn’t he?
Chermiti I also like what little we have seen, Moyes doesn’t seem to be wild about him but he has not talked about selling him, so he must think he’s ok.
James Marshall
33 Posted
29/08/2025 at
11:36:44
My guess is Moyes will definitely keep Armstrong if we don’t get another loan in.
Colin Glassar
34 Posted
29/08/2025 at
12:17:44
Grealish not included in England squad (thats ok with me) but Jordan Henderson is? Tuchel is another joke of a manager.
Ray Said
35 Posted
29/08/2025 at
12:41:36
Raymond (31) you make a good point that I have always agreed with. Didnt Ajax used to make youth players rotate position-even GK–so, for example, a winger would rotate to FB and get experience of what the FB was coached in to defend against the winger?
Steve Brown
36 Posted
29/08/2025 at
12:56:27
Comical.
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