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Latest EPL News & Transfer Gossips : - Roberto Mancnin last night admitted he was "sad" to see Mario Balotelli quit Manchester City for AC Milan in a £22million deal. - Manchester City have set their sights on Barcelona's David Villa to replace the departed Balotelli. - Arsene Wenger claims he can keep his chequebook closed because his strikers are good enough to reach the top four - but HASN'T given up hope of a last-minute deal to sign another forward. - Birmingham keeper Jack Butland held talks on Tuesday over a £4million move to Chelsea. - David Moyes has angrily dismissed as “tosh” claims that he is signing Leroy Fer to replace Marouane Fellaini. - Stoke boss Tony Pulis is trying to fund a last-ditch move for Darren Bent by flogging Peter Crouch, Kenwyne Jones and possibly Charlie Adam. - David Beckham has given up on ever making a return to the Premier League, according to Arsene Wenger. - Philippe Coutinho is expected to be confirmed as Liverpool's second signing of the January transfer windo ...

Transfer News: Everton to sign Leroy Fer from FC Twente Everton have agreed a deal to sign Holland midfielder Leroy Fer from FC Twente for a fee believed to be in the region of £8million. Toffees boss David Moyes has fended off strong competition from a number of clubs all over Europe to land the Dutch international. The 22-year-old, who started his career at Feyenoord before joining Twente in 2011, will move to Goodison Park once personal terms have been agreed and a medical been passed. Fer, nicknamed 'The Bouncer' due to his physical strength, hit headlines last year when he spent £22,000 on a horse for his girlfriend, only to find she could not keep it as she lives in a block of flats. But the signing of Fer, who has two caps for his country, is unlikely to prompt the departure of Marouane Fellaini during the January Transfer Window, according to Sky sources. The Belgium international's impressive form this season has attracted widespread interest since the Transfer Window opened, with the likes of ...

Latest Premier League News and Transfer news -December: Andre Villas Boas named the Manager of the Month. Robin Van Persie named the Player of the Month. -Sir Alex on the Liverpool game: "It's a derby game - it's intense, emotional. Everything you can think of in a derby game will be there on Sunday." -Liverpool have confirmed they have reached agreement with Real Madrid to end Nuri Sahin's loan deal. - The Turkey international midfielder, 24, is reportedly set to join former club Borussia Dortmund on loan. -Everton boss David Moyes has responded to speculation about midfielder Marouane Fellaini by reiterating he is not looking to sell players in the current Transfer Window. -Arsenal and Napoli have joined the race to sign Loïc Rémy from Marseilles in a deal that could cost them £10m. (Various) -Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he will not sell Mario Balotelli to AC Milan, insisting that he is "very happy" to keep the striker at the club. -Liverpool table a bid of £12.2m for Fenerbahce str ...

Good morning football fans , here are the latest transfer news : - Argentine club San Lorenzo have set Newcastle a deadline as they pursue their interest in signing Fabricio Coloccini. - Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea, is also on Manchester United's radar, according to AS. - QPR have made an increased offer of £7m for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, according to reports in France. - Harry Redknapp is preparing a £4million move for West Brom’s Peter Odemwingie. - Ashley Cole's agent has travelled to Spain to speak to Real Madrid about a possible move. - Despite Everton insisting he is not for sale, midfielder Marouane Fellaini could join Chelsea before the end of the month, according to L'Equipe. - Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger will stay at Goodison Park until the summer. - Manchester City striker John Guidetti is looking to join an English club on loan, according to the player's Italian agent. - Swansea have ...

Chelsea to Sign Everton Midfielder Marouane Fellaini Within 72 Hours According to French Source Highly respected French source L’Equipe claim today that Chelsea will complete a deal to sign Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini before the end of the week. The 25 year old Toffees star has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge and is seen by some as a goal-scoring midfielder who can able replace veteran Frank Lampard, who appears to be set to leave the West London club in the summer when his contract comes to a close. There is speculation that Fellaini has a £22m release clause and knowledge of that may well have hastened Chelsea’s interest to sign the former Standard Liege man. Fellaini is into his fifth season on Merseyside since his £15m move to Everton from his native Belgium. This term is perhaps the powerful midfielder’s most successful to date, with the 6ft 4in attacker netting nine goals thus far this term to help David Moyes’s side mount a genuine challenge to secure a Champi ...

-FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 - Leo Messi -Howard Webb has been appointed referee for Manchester United v Liverpool on Sunday 13th January. -Borussia Dortmund will offer Nuri Sahin a route back to the Bundesliga this month after reacting to a signal that Liverpool want to cut short the Real Madrid midfielder’s season-long loan at Anfield. (DailyMail) -Wright: Suarez not a cheat Arsenal legend Ian Wright claims Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been unfairly accused of being a cheat following the 25- year-old's controversial goal on Sunday. -Benitez: Blues are in 'transition' Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez concedes his side will need more time to gel together as a team in order for them to genuinely challenge for trophies. -Everton stars Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines have been linked with moves away from Goodison Park this month but David Moyes says he is not under pressure to sell his key players, despite the club announcing more losses. -Sir Alex Ferguson is reported to be running out of patie ...

Marouane Fellaini scored Everton's fifth goal of the night in a 5-1 win at Cheltenham Town that completed a one-sided FA Cup third round win at Whaddon Road. Nikica Jelavic (12), Leighton Baines (21 pen), Russell Osman (49) and Seamus Coleman (58) were also on target before Fellaini netted in the final minute to secure David Moyes's side a trip to Bolton or Sunderland in the fourth round at the end of the month. Russell Penn scored for League Two Cheltenham after Everton had gone 3-0 ahead early in the second half, but the home side struggled to cope with the quality of Everton, who are looking to one step further having lost to Liverpool in the semi-final of last year's competition. Everton have now conceded a goal in 18 consecutive matches in all competitions, but they will be content with this outing. Moyes was rewarded for resisting the temptation to tinker with his starting line-up as the Premier League team responded with a display of real professionalism. -UT

Marouane Fellaini: He is the player that any team in England would want to have. Strong, dynamic and skilful, the Everton midfielder is seen as the complete package. And the Toffees want a transfer fee to reflect that. Chelsea will have to fork out the big bucks - reputedly in excess of £30 million ($A46m) - if they want to lure him to Stamford Bridge. And even then manager David Moyes has expressed doubt over whether he would be allowed to go.

Everton What they need in a nutshell: To lock up Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini until 1 February. Window shopping: Their aim for January has to be keeping Fellaini and Baines more than signing anyone. David Moyes will not discuss a new contract until the window closes and, in terms of his future as their manager, it is important they don't sell either of them. They might also need a new centre-back. Sylvain Distin has come back into the picture because Johnny Heitinga has not had a great season but Distin is 35 now. Joleon Lescott would be ideal if they could take him on loan and do a deal with Manchester City about his wages. Linked with: Jack Butland 19, GK (Birmingham) Joleon Lescott 30, CB (Manchester City) Salomon Kalou 27, FW (Lille) Kevin Gameiro 25, CF (PSG) Wissam Ben Yedder 22,CF (Toulouse) Scott Sinclair 23, LW (Manchester City) - MK

FOOTBALL:- [EPL] Everton star Marouane Fellaini has revealed he has been forced to quit Liverpool for Manchester due to his popularity with the women of Merseyside. The 25-year-old has been in magnificent form this season to help David Moyes’ side mount a meaningful challenge for a Champions League qualifying position in the Premier League. Fellaini’s goalscoring exploits, not to mention his unmistakable hairstyle, have cemented his position as a Goodison Park cult hero, but the Belgium international admits the attention he now receives from adoring fans has become all too much. “I am living in Manchester now, because in Liverpool, the women were crawling for me," Fellaini said.

David Moyes missed out on Eden Hazard "We knew all about Hazard because of Marouane Fellaini and the Belgium boys, But it was always going to be big cash for us and we've had a few like that I can tell you."

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to smash the club’s transfer record this summer as he sets his sights on Everton star Marouane Fellaini. The 25 year old Toffees midfielder has been in excellent form thus far this season but stated his intention to leave Goodison Park earlier in the campaign during a interview with Belgian reporters. Fellaini was in hot water following those comments but hasn’t let speculation over his future affect his form. Marouane Fellaini was publicly admonished by boss David Moyes over his violent altercations during Everton’s recent encounter with Stoke City, which led to further talk of a possible Everton exit. Now Wenger has identified the former Standard Liege man as his number one summer target. The Gunners boss has earmarked a move to bring in Fellaini to act as much needed support for his front-line, a role the Everton man currently fills a similar spot behind Croatian Nikica Jelavic to good effect. Fellaini will be all the more likely to push for an Everton exit ...

World Sports News Anichebe return perfect timing for Everton Everton's Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe has returned to first team action at just the right time, club manager David Moyes says. The 24-year-old showed little sign of lacking match fitness as he returned to the side and scored in last weekend's 2-1 English Premier League victory over West Ham, leaving them fifth in the table. Moyes, who has gained many admirers over the years for keeping Everton competitive by spending wisely the little money he has been allocated, is especially pleased Anichebe has returned now as the impressive Belgian international Kevin Mirallas is struggling with a hamstring problem. Anichebe may well lead the line against third from bottom Wigan on Wednesday. "Victor has played very well. He is an important player for us and a lot of people underestimate what he can do for us," said the 49-year-old Scot, who has been in charge of Everton for 10 years. "Not having him available means we have not been able to change many ...

MOYES TO APPEAL OVER GIBSON RED CARD Everton manager David Moyes will appeal for the controversial red card Darron Gibson received against West Ham to be overturned.It means the midfielder will be available to face Wigan in the Premier League on Boxing Day, as the appeal will not be heard until Thursday. And Moyes is hopeful that the midfielder will be spared a three-match ban.Everton's squad has already been stretched by the absences of the injured Kevin Mirallas and the suspended Marouane Fellaini, and Moyes is keen to ensure that he does not lose Gibson over the New Year.

Everton manager David Moyes has revealed his delight after his side's win over West Ham United. Having fallen behind, goals from Victor Anichebe and Steven Pienaar gave the Toffees are 2-1 win at Upton Park on Saturday. The Scot is especially pleased that his side were able to win the match without the suspended Marouane Fellaini. "We decided to go 4-4-2 with the two boys up front and what we have done is won in another fashion," said Moyes. "I have learnt you can't just have one way of playing in the Premier League. As the season goes on, injuries and suspensions take their toll." "And I think it was a good lift for us as well to win without Marouane in the team. I thought our play had warranted to get back in the game." "And you're saying how will we make this better, but I didn't think we needed to make it better because we were playing really well, it would have been difficult to do anything off the bench to make that better." Everton host Wigan Athletic on Boxing Day.

Karren Brady football diary SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 JUST when it seemed the wicked art of headbutting had been whistled out of the game, along comes Marouane Fellaini to show us it is alive and, well, butting. Everton manager David Moyes plays it exactly right. Many would have delivered the Nelson ‘I see no ships’ card but Moyes comes clean and immediately condemns the Belgian, whose later apology shouldn’t save him from Christmas in chains. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 THE two priceless assets of any team are knowing how to win and knowing how not to lose. West Ham have to employ defiance at The Hawthorns and, in a way, I’m as proud of the goalless draw as I was in the defeat of Chelsea. It’s the result of training and coaching of a very high order. I take off my Santa hat to our boys. You have only to check how many Chelsea and Spurs have let in to see that preventing goals is not easy. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 TO my husband Paul’s great relief, he takes a 6am call to hear that former Blues winger Peter Ndl ...

My Epl Preview : West Ham United vs Everton Fc : Everton remain on the road for their last game before Christmas with another potentially physical and tricky match-up in store against West Ham at Upton Park. It's three months to the day since the Blues last registered an away victory, that coming against Swansea City in a 3-0 win that helped establish David Moyes's side as early contenders for a top-four finish. A slew of draws but just one defeat since have kept them in the top six but the manager has beeing ruing his side's inability to win games recently. Last weekend's bruising encounter against Stoke City was a case in point, although, with neither Manchester City nor Arsenal able to leave the Britannia with more than a draw, it was still a creditable result. Still, Everton had the chances to win the game and failed to do so, taking the number of tied games they've racked up this season to nine. The game was costly, too, in that robs Moyes of Marouane Fellaini, his top goalscorer, for the Festive per ...

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Kenwyne Jones fears he could be on his way out of Stoke this summer. QPR chief Tony Fernandes says he might not have axed Mark Hughes were it not for Harry Redknapp's availability. Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini faces spending cuts after the 20 Premier League clubs agreed to financial curbs. Gary Hooper is eyeing a Premier League move after talks over a new Celtic deal stalled. West Ham and Stoke are keen on St Etienne star Faouzi Ghoulam. Fulham boss Martin Jol is eyeing up a move for Nottingham Forest's Lewis McGugan. Manchester City target Stevan Jovetic says there is only a 50 per cent chance he will stay with Fiorentina. Manchester rivals City and United are in a battle to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Fernandinho. AC Milan have joined Juventus in pursuing Didier Drogba Everton boss David Moyes has challenged Phil Jagielka to help fill the goalscoring hole left by Marouane Fellaini's ban. Jimmy Kebe has slammed Reading's summer business and told the board: Dig deep in January or w ...

This Mornings Paper Talk - Jack Wilshere has confirmed he is close to penning a new deal with Arsenal, denying that the club's struggles would deter him from extending his time at the Emirates. David Moyes said Marouane Fellaini deserves to be punished for headbutting Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross in Saturday's 1-1 draw at the Britannia Stadium. Sir Alex Ferguson calls on Tom Cleverley to score more goals after Manchester United's victory. Chelsea star set to leave the club for the MLS after failed negotiations. fear that Chelsea and United will beat them to signing Walcott Stewart Downing reveals: I have permission to leave WINGER last night revealed Brendan Rodgers has told him he can quit Liverpool in order to find regular action REDS boss had claimed he was chasing more than the fourth-placed finish — but was left eating humble pie Police are investigating an allegation of racist abuse after an incident involving Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is confident that Rah ...

Pienaar Scores In Toffees Comeback Steven Pienaar got on the scoresheet as Everton produced a dramatic turnaround to defeat Tottenham 2-1 at Goodison Park on Sunday. Clint Dempsey gave Spurs the lead in the 76th minute and the match looked destined to end in favour of the visitors until Pienaar scored in stoppage time with a long-range header before Nikica Jelavic got a dramatic winner just seconds later. David Moyes’ men had the best of the early chances when Jelavic came desperately lose to sneaking one into the net, only to be denied by the outstretched hand of Hugo Lloris. On 43 minutes it was the Toffees again who came close as Marouane Fellaini found Leon Osman, but his left-footed curler drifted just wide. There were two late penalty claims for Everton just before the half-time whistle. First a strong shot hit the body of Dempsey, but that was turned down, then Pienaar saw his shot hit the arm of William Gallas, but again the referee waved play on. Spurs came close to breaking the deadlock 12 ...

Dream Transfer Scenarios for each EPL TEAM! ARSENAL Left-back Andre Santos is a terrible footballer, while Kieran Gibbs can't seem to stay fit. Aston Villa A creative midfielder with a little physicality would be an ideal addition in the middle of the park, while a winger to serve up crosses for Christian Benteke would also go down nicely. CHELSEA Radamel Falcao So maybe this isn't the ideal situation for Roman Abramovich due to his lust for Fernando Torres, but for literally everyone else involved, Falcao is a must-have signing for Chelsea this winter. EVERTON Retention of key players Everton may look at one or two positions in January—with creative midfield being the obvious flaw—but David Moyes will be happy if, by his first game in February, he still has his best players at Goodison Park. Of course, I'm referring to Marouane Fellaini, Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines. FULHAM The best thing that can happen for the Cottagers this winter is their defensive stalwart Brede Hangeland finally inks a new ...

David Moyes: Thought Everton deserved penalty Everton manager David Moyes is concerned by a hamstring injury Leighton Baines picked up against Arsenal on Wednesday night. Baines has been the Toffees' stand-out player in the last two seasons and provides a real attacking thrust down the flank. However, Moyes now faces the prospect of heading to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City at the weekend without his most consistent player. "Leighton's got a hamstring injury. He felt it in the game and played on in the last 10 or 15 minutes," said the Scot. "I felt we put in a lot of energy (in the game) but it might take its toll. "We've got Gibbo (Darron Gibson) and Hibbo (Tony Hibbert) back and that has eased it a little bit but I am worried about Nikica Jelavic (ill) who has not trained since Saturday and on Tuesday I was not playing him." Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead after just 52 seconds but Marouane Fellaini's seventh Premier League goal of the season drew them level on the half-hour before former Tof ...

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini says he is not looking for a way out of the club just yet - but refused to rule out a move in the future. Manager David Moyes recently stated that it would take a significant fee for the club to even consider selling their talisman, with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly interested. However, Fellaini remains focused on the task in hand, claiming that the club can match his ambitions in the short term as Everton enjoy their best start to a Premier League season since 2004-05 when they finished fourth. "There is interest in me. But Everton are an ambitious club as well," the Belgium international said after his country's 2-1 loss to Romania in an international friendly on Wednesday. "I don't think they'll let their best players go just like that. I want to play for one of the biggest clubs one day. But I am patient." Fellaini currently leads the goalscoring charts for the club this season with six goals in his first 10 league games of the campaign, ex ...

1. Marouane Fellaini Although Everton finished just outside the European spots last year, a haul of 50 goals represented their lowest total in the top flight since 2005/06, when they came 11th. Nikica Jelavic helped to boost the Toffees' total after joining in January, but David Moyes' side still needed more firepower if they were to make a real assault on the top four in the current campaign. This is where Fellaini has stepped in, scoring the winner in the opening match against Man United and grabbing crucial strikes against Fulham and Sunderland. In total, Fellaini's goals have been directly responsible for seven points - a difference that would see the Blues drop from fourth to 11th. Matt Stanger

Mark Hughes has been told by QPR owner Tony Fernandes that he must beat Southampton... or else. Chinese side Guizhou Rehne are closing in on Frank Lampard. Juventus have dropped Paul Pogba for two Serie A games due to his poor timekeeping. David Moyes admits Everton face an uphill struggle to keep Marouane Fellaini. Brad Jones is sweating over his Liverpool future. Rober...

CHELSEA LINE UP £30M BID FOR FELLAINI Chelsea will make a sensational £30M move for Everton talisman Marouane Fellaini in the January Transfer Window,writes the Sunday People. Blues owner Roman Abramovich has given the green light to a huge offer for the powerful Goodison hero who has been 1 of the major successes of the Premier League this season. Boss Roberto Di Matteo wants more strength in his side&an alternative to Fernando Torres,with fearsome Fellaini top of his wish list. And the fact Belgian Fellaini would be eligible for the Champions League is a major plus as the Londoners set up 1 of the biggest deals of the January market. Fellaini scored his 6th goal of the season yesterday before setting up Nikica Jelavic for the winner in Everton’s 2-1 comeback win over Sunderland. And he has been dropping hints he would like to moveon soon – much to the annoyance of Everton boss David Moyes. It will take a big bid to make it happen but Chelsea arehappy to spend,knowing Torres cannot lead their attac ...

Everton FC vs Liverpool FC team news: Everton manager David Moyes is hoping to have midfielder Marouane Fellaini (knee) available again. Full-back Tony Hibbert (calf) could also be involved for the first time in more than a month. But midfielder Darron Gibson (thigh) is still sidelined, while Steven Pienaar misses the Merseyside derby as he serves a one-match ban. Liverpool make the short trip to Goodison Park with doubts over goalkeeper Pepe Reina (hamstring). Manager Brendan Rodgers has no fresh injury concerns, with Martin Kelly (knee), Lucas Leiva (thigh) and Fabio Borini (foot) remaining sidelined.

I have watched MIKEL ARTETA played in various midfield roles and the role that I enjoyed watching the most was as an attacking midfielder. However I did find him very good at tackling and he did not have to commit himself to sliding in order to win the ball. But that quality was rarely used by David Moyes as he already had Lee Carsely and then Marouane Fellaini playing in that defensive role. Nevertheless Arteta was pivotal in every attacking move and Everton still crave for a player of that quality since Arteta left. I thought that Wenger was going to utilize Arteta the same way as Moyes did at Everton but apparently Wenger had different idea in BRINGING out the BEST of a PLAYER's quality and has nailed Arteta to that defensive role which I think has worked well with Wenger's plan. Obviously it has brought more balance to the squad; Arsenal still play beautiful attacking footbal but with Arteta in the side, the defensive part is not neglected and is sorted out. In Arteta and Cazorla, Alex Song is yet to ...

Hitzlsperger's chances improve Marouane Fellaini's knee injury could prompt David Moyes to make a swift decision on the future of Thomas Hitzlsperger. Hitzlsperger, a former Germany international midfielder, has been on trial at Finch Farm for the past month having been released by Bundesliga side Wolfsburg during the summer. As a free agent, Everton are permitted to sign the 30-year-old outside the Transfer Window. Moyes has previously suggested that he would know more about Hitzlsperger's fitness following the current international break. And Fellaini's injury will now come into Moyes's consideration when debating whether to keep Hitzlsperger. With Darron Gibson, sidelined since September 1 with a thigh problem, also struggling to be available for the derby, Moyes is short of cover in central midfield. Ross Barkley, whose initial one-month loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday expires this week, is also an option.

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Moyes bullish over Fellaini future 16 September 2012 Everton manager David Moyes insists his club are in a 'strong position' to retain the services of Marouane Fellaini. Manchester United and Real Madrid have been lined with the 24-year-old Belgian attacker, who has made an impressive start to the English Premier League season. Fellaini fuelled speculation of his possible departure from Everton when he recently said that the current campaign would be his last at Goodison Park. "Whatever happens now, whatever Fellaini says, he is here for at least the next four months," Moyes told The Sunday Mirror. "He might be here even longer than that, I don't know. "I have got no problem if other clubs start circling for my players. None at all. "What I do know is that they can't come in and take any of my players until January and we are only in September. "What I do know for certain, though, is that Fellaini has got a five-year contract here. "So clubs can circle, but the window has just shut, and we're in a strong ...

- The Premier League has confirmed that pre-match handshakes will take place between Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on Saturday. - Darren Fletcher is on the verge of making his Manchester United comeback following ten months on the sidelines, after being named in the squad for Saturday's home match against Wigan. - Everton manager David Moyes has confirmed that midfielder Darron Gibson will be out for up to five weeks after picking up a thigh strain. - FIFA has decided to extend the ban handed to Juventus coach Antonio Conte to cover all matches, a move which rules out his involvement in his side's Champions League campaign starting next week. - Barcelona's plans for Saturday evening's tricky La Liga game at Getafe have been again disrupted by injuries sustained by players away on international duty, according to Head Coach Tito Vilanova. - David Moyes has warned Marouane Fellaini to watch his words after the midfielder cast doubt over his Everton future.

Everton baffled by shock Fellaini transfer claims Everton management are shocked by Marouane Fellaini's exit claims yesterday. The Liverpool Echo says officials were today baffled and dismayed by Fellaini’s reported admission in a Belgian newspaper that he wants to leave next summer. The 24-year-old is even understood to have said he would be open to departing in January, during a press conference after training with his national side in Anderlecht on Saturday. Fellaini, who only last November signed a five-year contract which made him Everton’s highest earner on £75,000-per-week, apparently has his heart set on a move despite his current club’s impressive start to the Premier League season. It is likely David Moyes will ask the midfielder to explain his remarks when he reports back to Finch Farm for training later this week, following Belgium’s clash with Croatia in Brussels on Tuesday. My take There's no stopping Felliani, it's just a matter of time.

Everton star Marouane Fellaini has revealed he wants to quit the club, according to a newspaper in Belgium. The midfielder, 24, joined the club in 2008 from Standard Liege for £15million and has been an integral part of David Moyes' side, making more than 100 appearance.

Marouane Fellaini - Standard Liege to Everton | 2008 The rangy Belgian arrived at Goodison Park for a club record £15m fee, but David Moyes will be glad he broke the bank to sign the midfielder. Initially deployed as a midfield enforcer, Fellaini was effective if unspectacular, but a subtle prod further up the pitch has paid off, and the Belgian has given Premier League defenders nightmares ever since.

(continued) Everton’s Steven Pienaar also lines up in the centre, with the South African once again instrumental as David Moyes’ men sealed a 3-1 away victory at Aston Villa, while Marouane Fellaini again bags a spot in midfield after a goalscoring performance. Fellow Toffee Phil Jagielka features at centre-back after another impressive defensive display in which he also grabbed an assist, while Jonas Olsson partners the 30-year-old following his role in West Brom’s 1-1 away draw with Tottenham on Saturday. Benoit Assou-Ekotto is the only Spurs player to feature this week, with the Cameroon international beating off competition from Leighton Bainesto be included at left-back after he temporarily put his side a goal to the good at White Hart Lane. Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi completes our TOTW following Wigan’s 2-0 away victory against Southampton on Saturday. Al-Habsi made a number of crucial saves to prevent the Saints opening their account on home turf. Norwich debutants Sebastian Bassong and ...

Marouane Fellaini Shines With Physical and Technical Combination -RSI (c) Soccer has evolved, and the voices speaking of its effect in English soccer have been resounding. Several pundits have been saying of late that the English game, which is traditionally known for its physical approach, is becoming more technical and less physical thanks to the revolutionary role played by teams like Barca In Particular They will Have possession More Than Any team No matter What. Even Real Madrid Knows It. Teams such as Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool now try to play more proactive football with a lesser direct approach. And question marks are now being raised over the place of an Andy Carroll in the team. But Everton manager David Moyes thought otherwise when the Toffees faced a Manchester United side last night where returning captain Nemanja Vidic and midfielder Michael Carrick were entrusted with the central defensive duties. The Scotsman deployed the sturdy Marouane Fellaini in the hole behind Nikica Jelav ...

Manchester United made a losing start to the Premier League season Monday, crashing to a 1-0 defeat at Everton as Robin Van Persie endured a dismal debut. Marouane Fellaini capped an impressive performance by heading in a corner from former United midfielder Darron Gibson in the 57th minute. "I don't think anybody tonight was considering Everton at all," Everton manager David Moyes told Sky Sports television. "A lot of people forgot Everton aren't a bad team, and Goodison is a difficult place to come and win." Tom Cleverley came closest to levelling for last season's runners up, but his shot was cleared off the line by Everton defender Phil Jagielka. Signing Van Persie from Arsenal last week was meant to provide the additional firepower the 19-time champions need to regain the Premier League title from rivals Manchester City. But the Netherlands striker, who cost a reported 24 million pounds ($38 million), failed to even hit the target after coming off the bench in the 68th. It was the first time Alex Fer ...

Everton stun Man United 20 minutes ago Liverpool - Robin Van Persie's Manchester United debut ended in disappointment as Marouane Fellaini gave Everton a 1-0 win at Goodison Park on Monday. Van Persie came off the bench for the last 22 minutes as United searched for an equaliser after Belgian midfielder Fellaini headed Everton into a second half lead. But the Dutch forward, signed from Arsenal for £24m last week, was unable to make an immediate impact for his new club and Everton held on for a well deserved win in their opening Premier League game of the season. United goalkeeper David de Gea endured some difficult moments last season, but the young Spaniard made a series of superb saves to deny Steven Pienaar, Leighton Baines and Leon Osman in the first half. David Moyes's side also hit the woodwork through Fellaini and Osman, but Everton's pressure finally paid off in the 57th minute. With Rio Ferdinand ruled out with a groin injury suffered at the weekend and fellow defenders Phil Jones and Chris Smal ...

Within minutes after Thomas Vermaelen had put Arsenal ahead in the eighth minute at Everton, David Moyes changed tactics by shifting Marouane Fellaini from the heart of the midfield to the tip of it, just to the left to pressure Arsenal's Bacary Sagna...

Clear Off chelsea they both have just signed 5 year contracts there not going anywhere.I knew teams would come sniffing tho U want barkley 30 mill? U want fellani 30 mill END OFF!! CHELSEA are ready to make a stunning £32million raid on Everton. The Champions League finalists want two midfielders from Goodison - Belgium's Marouane Fellaini and England prospect Ross Barkley. They are prepared to pay £22m for Fellaini, 24, who signed a five-year contract at Goodison five months ago. Fellaini is Everton's record signing at £15m from Standard Liege. And Chelsea would also sign Barkley, 18, for £10m and then loan him back to Everton if Goodison boss David Moyes would agree to the deal. The proposed double swoop comes hot on the heels of the news that Chelsea have already agreed to sign Germany midfielder Marko Marin, 23, from Werder Bremen. And it underlines that Chelsea are already making plans for next season despite their managerial situation remaining unclear, as Roberto Di Matteo continues as a succes ...