David Moyes ought to use the midfield he deployed against Aston Villa to get Everton back on track.
Everton lost 1-0 to Manchester United in their latest Premier league outing, with the winless run at Hill Dickinson Stadium further extending.
What would your message to David Moyes be after the loss to United? 😡
He cannot find the answer at the Hill Dickinson…
David Moyes reacts during Burnley vs Everton at Turf Moor.
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Benjamin Sesko’s goal handed the visitors all three points, with David Moyes’ side lacking ruthless edge.
Fans were again left frustrated as Moyes put square pegs in round holes, with James Garner moved out of midfield to right-back to cover Jake O’Brien’s absence through suspension.
Moving forward, Moyes has surely got to turn back to the trio that were so good against Aston Villa.
James Garner, Harrison Armstrong and Merlin Rohl need another in Everton’s midfield
David Moyes with Harrison Armstrong and James Garner.
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Many have commented how Idrissa Gana Gueye looks spent at the moment.
He started against United last night but he again struggled to show the level we’ve become accustomed to prior to this season.
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He was partnered by Tim Iroegbunam, but it just wasn’t a winning formula.
Harrison Armstrong played as a winger, which is something that continues to surprise and baffle fans.
It really is a mystery why Moyes has not used the trio of Garner, Armstrong and Merlin Rohl, after they were so fantastic against Aston Villa last month.
What’s your thoughts after that, Toffees? 😫
Three points were there for the taking!
Everton vs Man United full time score
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It was probably Everton’s best result of the season, and the three midfield players were absolutely crucial to that away win.
They were energetic and they were coordinated. And so, it is a complete mystery why we haven’t seen this winning formula since that game.
Rohl’s lack of use has been particularly strange after he drew praise from Moyes at the start of January.
The return of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall does somewhat complicate things, as he clearly needs to play.
But that midfield trio against Villa had such a nice balance, and needs considering moving forward.
Harrison Armstrong is being wasted
Moyes has done a great job since coming in, but his love of putting square pegs in round holes is becoming very frustrating.
Harrison Armstrong playing for Everton.
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Armstrong playing out wide is just a bizarre choice, when we have seen him excel in central areas. It is also perplexing given Everton just brought in Tyrique George.
Armstrong will give his all playing out wide and have good moments because he’s a brilliant talent. But ultimately, Moyes is wasting his potential there.
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