Former Everton boss Sean Dyche is set for a return to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest.
There is something to be said for Everton’s stability under David Moyes.
The Scot has done a fine job since returning to Everton in January, and the Toffees look settled as a result.
Nottingham Forest are in the complete opposite position, having already sacked two managers this season.
Nuno Espirito Santo and now Ange Postecoglou have been axed by Forest, with Sean Dyche the next man up.
Sean Dyche during Everton FC v Nottingham Forest FC
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When will Sean Dyche face Everton as Nottingham Forest boss?
Dyche is set to land the Forest job and make his first return to management since being sacked by Everton.
Dyche had been tipped for Rangers, but will instead return to the Premier League with Forest.
The former Everton boss started his playing career in the Forest youth ranks and will now step into the City Ground dugout.
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This means Dyche will tee up two meetings with Everton this season – and they come in quick succession.
Everton host Forest at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 6 December, which will be Dyche’s first game against the Toffees since his exit.
This will also be Dyche’s first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium, having been sacked months before its opening.
Everton actually take on Forest twice in December, with Moyes travelling to the City Ground on 30 December.
Dyche faces two games against Everton in quick succession, and the Toffees would love to end 2025 on a high by defeating the incoming Forest boss.
Sean Dyche inherits recent Everton target at Nottingham Forest
Dyche faces a tough task at Forest after a dreadful start to the season under two different managers.
The former Everton boss is at least familiar with his leading striker, having coached Chris Wood at Burnley.
Dyche also inherits a player Everton wanted to sign in the summer, with midfielder Douglas Luiz currently at Forest.
Everton were keen to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus, just a year after he left Aston Villa.
The Brazilian has only made two Premier League appearances this season, but could play a key role as Dyche looks to turn Forest around.