Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has not given up hope his side can secure European football next season despite Monday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace denting their chances.

Everton lack an attacking outlet at full-back beyond summer signing Adam Aznou, who is deemed not physically ready. Between them, Jake O’Brien and Vitalii Mykolenko have created just five chances, and the latter is yet to complete a cross. It has led to an over-reliance on isolated wingers Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye to fashion chances.

Granit Xhaka starred as Sunderland showed their resilience again to battle back and maintain their unbeaten home record in a 1-1 draw with Everton, after Iliman Ndiaye's stunning solo goal.

The clash was Everton boss David Moyes' first visit to the Stadium of Light since he oversaw the Wearsiders' relegation from the Premier League in 2017 and his current side took the lead when Iliman Ndiaye struck after 15 minutes with his fourth league goal of the campaign.

For live updates and highlights throughout Sunderland vs Everton, check out PST's live blog coverage below. Really good from Sunderland on the right, but in-form French striker Wilson Isidor loses his focus and snatches at a near-post chance.

Everton had a superb start to the season under David Moyes but their form has fallen off over the last couple of months.

An evenly contested game is expected between two sides separated by just three points in the Premier League standings. Everton is 12th on 11 points, with Spurs sixth on 14 points after eight rounds. I'm looking at a draw for this encounter. Read why in my Everton vs. Tottenham predictions and EPL picks for Sunday, October 26.

Manchester City retained the Women's FA Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over Everton in the final at Wembley on Sunday, finally bringing the 2019-20 season to a close after the competition was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ajax continued their torrid Champions League campaign with another defeat last night. This time, the Eredivisie side lost 3-0 at home to Galatasaray, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen helping