English footballer, defensive midfielder at Everton
Millwall beat Norwich 3-0 with Arconte scoring on his home debut; Portsmouth defeat Lincoln 3-1; Birmingham draw with Bristol City 2-2; other results include Millwall’s 2-0 win over Bristol City and several other Championship results.
Everton have opened their season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Thierno Barry scoring a late header to seal victory as Iliman Ndiaye set up the opener and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a first-half strike.
Fernandes has broken the Premier League assists record with 21 assists and scored nine goals as Manchester United finish third. Shaw has top-scored for City with 21 goals as they win the Women’s Super League. The awards are decided by the Football Writers’ Association and PFA, with additional honours for players across Arsenal, City and United. The teams also celebrate multiple winners and a host of youth awards.
Everton has failed to sign Folarin Balogun after a late medical issue forced the Monaco deal to collapse, leaving the club with few options up front as the transfer window closes. The club has retooled with a loan for Jack Grealish and signings at right-back, but fan anger and questions over leadership loom.
Arsenal and Chelsea share a 2-2 draw as Ødegaard’s late goal helps Arsenal avoid defeat; Havertz and Tzolis feature with flurries of midfield and attack, while Chelsea’s defending is questioned.