The first five minutes of the game looked tight with much chasing and little passing space. But with the break on both the left and right wing, Everton had started to threatened, with Timmy heading the ball just wide of the post in the 10th minute.
Yaks seemed like a blob of meat out there. totally lazy and really not doing much. It seemed difficult to play 4-5-1 when the striker expects the ball at his feet. Lescott looked in good form as he clears all the high balls.
Everton was soaking in the attacks, and it was one of this counter-attack that Everton scored. Tim Howard rolled the ball out to Jag who then ran half the field before making the pass. Yaks did a step-over that saw the ball roll to Arteta. With no defenders around him. Arteta calmy slotted it pass the opposing goalkeeper. 1-0.
Two things Everton needed to do. Score another goal and keep a clean sheet.
So far, Everton don't look lethal enough and just looked content to soak in the pressure once again. Half time. Easy game, but Everton needed to do much better. Stubbsy replaced Bainesy after hurting his ankle. Moyes should also replace "Fatty" Yaks and bring on Anichebe.
Derby looked edgy whenever they have the ball and the Toffees should be playing with more swagger.
Derby is playing crazy soccer and really looked like they are returning to the Championship once again. Pienaar threaded a pass from the left into the centre of Derby's defence and "Fatty" comfortably slotted the ball through the legs of the goalkeeper. 2-0.
Somehow, the most dangerous winger looked to be Lescott. He has been marauding up and down the left flank, and what do you know, he's a left back! Moyes should start to rest players such as Timmy for the upcoming UEFA Cup game. Bring on Tommy, please!
Anichebe is on for "Fatty", and Faddie is on for Timmy. So no Tommy for today.
Score: Everton 2-0 Derby
Scorer: Arteta, Yaks
Assists: Jag, Pienaar
Subs: Stubbsy, Anichebe, Faddie
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