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Everton fans are all saying the same thing about Hayden Hackney after Arsenal loss
Everton midfielder Hayden Hackney.
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How does David Moyes' response to back-to-back defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal make you feel? 🤔 The Everton boss doesn't seem overly upset despite the losses…
Expect same old shit from dinosaur moyes ! Same negative plan A subs 60 plus minutes 3 if we,re lucky !
@hurbertmorl Barry is are only striker gets next to no support runs his guts out for dinosaur moyes clueless tactics !
Carsley should be contac,ted to see if he would be interested in taking over at Everton , and if so bring him in ASAP.
Everton fans urge David Moyes to start Hayden Hackney from now on
Hackney was once again named on the substitutes’ bench yesterday, but he did come on for the final 16 minutes.
Toffees were clearly impressed by the 24-year-old’s cameo, as they all agree he has to start moving forward.
“Hayden Hackney is our best central midfielder by a country mile. Head and shoulders above Garner and Armstrong. Open your eyes Moyes or move on.”
“Hayden Hackney should be in that side over any of the other 3 in the midfield.”
“How can Hayden Hackney not get in this midfield? He’s our best one.”
“Hayden Hackney should be playing. I don’t care who with, as he is above the other 2. Moyes needs to either change his philosophy or this isn’t ending well. It’s boring.”
“You really have to feel for Hayden Hackney, who looks a very talented footballer.”
“Hayden Hackney gives me hope.”
“Hayden Hackney has to be starting games.”
According to Sofascore data, Hackney had 21 touches, made seven carries and completed 100% of his 18 passes, so he made an instant impact.
Interestingly, 13 of his 18 passes were in the opposition half, so he was being positive and picking up advanced positions.
The Toffees return to action on Thursday evening as they host Newcastle United in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.
Surely Hackney will be handed a start in the Cup.
Tarkowski’s view of Everton’s loss to Arsenal is delusional, and a reflection of Moyes
Tom Procter
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Everton could not get back on track in the Premier League on Saturday, and the words of captain James Tarkowski are unlikely to make fans feel better.
The Toffees lost 2-0 against the reigning Premier League champions, and there was no danger of bouncing back from the defeat against Chelsea. Arsenal scored early doors through Ezri Konsa, and then found a second in the second-half through Gabriel.
It was always going to be a tough trip for Everton, who have a poor record at the Emirates Stadium.
But the performance was tepid and uninspiring. And that makes what James Tarkowski said after the game rather strange.
How does David Moyes' response to back-to-back defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal make you feel? 🤔 The Everton boss doesn't seem overly upset despite the losses…
Expect same old shit from dinosaur moyes ! Same negative plan A subs 60 plus minutes 3 if we,re lucky !
@hurbertmorl Barry is are only striker gets next to no support runs his guts out for dinosaur moyes clueless tactics !
Carsley should be contac,ted to see if he would be interested in taking over at Everton , and if so bring him in ASAP.
James Tarkowski’s view of the defeat to Arsenal is perplexing
Tarkowski was asked for his thoughts on the game straight afterwards, and for him, there wasn’t actually a great deal between the two teams.
Speaking to Viaplay, he said: “Not much in it. They scored two set-pieces, which they do a lot of work on. Maybe the second one is not officially classed as a set-piece, but it is classed as a second phase and it’s part of reorganising and we know teams work on that as well.
– Han hadde ikke en bra dag 🗣️ James Tarkowski var ikke imponert over dømmingen etter tapet mot Arsenal! (@AndreasToft) https://t.co/lxG610Iv1G
— Viaplay Fotball (@ViaplayFotball) October 24, 2026
“Disappointing. But it didn’t think there was loads in the game. They had a few more opportunities than we did. But you expect that coming here.”
The reason this is a strange take on the game is because Arsenal were dominant in multiple stats. The Gunners had 20 shots to Everton’s eight, yielding an xG of 1.77 to 0.48. Arsenal also had far more corners and accurate passes (via Sky Sports).
Tarkowski appears to be trying to create the narrative that Everton weren’t far off getting a result against Arsenal. While the scoreline was ‘only’ 2-0, realistically Arsenal were very comfortable in the game.
He spoke with a tone that could well have come from Moyes himself. Moyes spoke about his Everton players making a good enough effort against Arsenal and Chelsea, and that was strange given the Toffees picked up a grand total of zero points.
A lot of Everton fans are fed up of being gaslit at the moment.
Just because the Toffees don’t have the same quality as these sides doesn’t mean fans can’t demand more.
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Statistic Arsenal Everton
Goals 2 0
Expected goals (xG) 1.77 0.48
Expected goals on target (xGOT) 2.66 0.43
Total shots 20 8
Shots on target 4 3
Shots off target 6 3
Shots blocked 10 2
Shots hitting the woodwork 1 0
Big chances missed 0 1
Touches in opposition box 45 16
Corners 12 3
Offsides 0 1
Tarkowski suggested it was closer than it was, but realistically Arsenal were comfortable winners against Everton. It didn’t have to be like that, but Moyes was overly cautious again and the post-match tone from both him and his captain is frustrating to hear. The game was a free hit, but rather than Everton going for it, it was the same story as usual: try to be organised, reactive and nick a result.
It would just be so refreshing to hear some accountability. That Everton came up well short and the plan for next time will be to try and play more on the front foot.
But it just feels like that’s not going to happen while this manager remains in the hot seat.