For their part, Everton arrive on a difficult run after a 3–0 defeat to Tottenham and a 2–0 loss to Manchester City in the league, following a 2–1 home win over Crystal Palace earlier in October.

Everton play on Monday night on what will be a cold, dreary trip to the Northeast for the travelling Blues to take on high-flying Sunderland. The newly-promoted side has exceeded all early ...

Salford City, under the ownership of David Beckham and Gary Neville, emerged victorious over 10-man Lincoln City in a penalty shootout, while Wigan Athletic, despite being reduced to 10 men themselves ...