Everton will look to build momentum in the league with a win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on Saturday.

The Toffees won their last two home matches with a 2-0 scoreline, beating Brighton in the Premier League and Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup, respectively. Performance in both matches, historic firsts at Hill Dickinson Stadium, is bound to restore confidence after the Blues began the league season with a 1-0 loss to Leeds United at Elland Road.

Iliman Ndiaye continued his tryst with Everton folklore by becoming the first to score an official goal at their new waterfront stadium. James Garner, filling in at left-back, secured the three points with a spectacular strike against the Seagulls.

David Moyes will be looking to capitalise on the positive feeling and give his side the best possible platform as the club braces for a busy end to the transfer window.

Here are the major talking points before Everton face Wolves away from home:

All eyes on Tyler Dibling

Tyler Dibling is the name on the lips of most Evertonians since the highly-rated teenager completed his move before making his first appearance in Blue off the bench against Mansfield Town. 

With the acquisition of Dibling, the Everton squad has a natural right winger for the first time since the departures of Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom. The 19-year-old Dibling was unfazed by the occasion of his debut, and all eyes will be on Moyes’ team sheet to ascertain whether he will start at Molineux.

Dibling brings a lot more balance to the starting XI, which had been lopsided until now. It will also be interesting to see how Moyes manages Jack Grealish and Ndiaye now with Dibling in the XI.

Against Brighton, Grealish started on the left while Ndiaye was forced to the right flank, away from his natural position on the left of the attack. Grealish, off the back of two great performances, could be deployed as a number 10, with Ndiaye and Dibling to his left and right, respectively.

Seamus Coleman to start his first league game since May?

Seamus Coleman famously led the Toffees out to the pitch for one final time at Goodison Park’s farewell in May before sustaining an injury a few minutes into the game. The Everton captain returned to the starting lineup for the cup game against Mansfield Town and lasted for 90 minutes for the first time since last August.

Coleman’s display at right-back was marked by intelligence and grit as he snuffed out chances and found solutions to problems. He also looked at ease going forward, contributing to the buildup and making passes into the final third. The 36-year-old also had a 100% tackle success rate against Mansfield Town, won all his aerial duels, and won six of his eight ground duels.

It won’t be surprising to see the Everton skipper make his first league start this season against Wolves on the back of a commanding performance in the last game.

More vital minutes for Harrison Armstrong

There has been much speculation about Harrison Armstrong’s future after the 18-year-old returned from his loan spell at Derby County this summer. He had a successful pre-season and after getting a few minutes in the dying embers of the league game against Brighton, Armstrong started against Mansfield Town.

He was probably the best player on the pitch that night and assisted both of Everton’s goals. The teenager had a passing accuracy of over 90%, created two big chances and also tested the opposition keeper with a shot from a tight angle. Armstrong also played a lovely through ball to Ndiaye late in the game and was unselfish in setting up Beto for the second goal.

The performance is bound to have left a strong impression on the manager and the midfielder deserves a handful of minutes against Wolves to prove that he can be a reliable option off the bench for Everton this season.

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Olalekan Taofik
1 Posted 29/08/2025 at 08:17:44
Good day fellow evertonians,.
I believe #Tyler and #harrison,are still youngsters still learning the rope. Playing as Subs will be okay for them at least for the new few games.
I have the faith the games will be in our favour satris paribus.
COYB.
Alan J Thompson
2 Posted 29/08/2025 at 08:20:05
Probably just splitting hairs but isn't Dibling a natural left footed right winger?
Anjishnu Roy
3 Posted 29/08/2025 at 08:46:28
Yes Alan, he is
Iain Love
4 Posted 29/08/2025 at 08:52:54
Dibling has potential as a 10, the same as Jack & Ndiaye, this gives us more fluidity in formation. I do expect him to be on the bench and used when needed.
Mark Murphy
5 Posted 29/08/2025 at 08:55:32
I’m delighted we signed Dibling but Ndiaye, for me, is the 2nd name on the team sheet after Pickford and must be kept happy.
Then Grealish next - those two are so creative we’ve got to include them as much as possible.
I was very very impressed with Charly Alcaraz the other night as well, so I’d be happy to bring in Dibling slowly rather than demotivate any of those three.
Great to have options but we must cosset Ilyman Ndiaye - he’s fcuking magic he’s the one that we adore!
Colin Glassar
6 Posted 29/08/2025 at 09:03:39
Once Branthwaite is back and we have a proper RB (no disrespect to O’Brien who’s been ace) we’ll be shooting up the league as our squad now has improved our Xg exponentially.

I hate that term (Xg) but it’s true. Happy days are here again.

Duncan McDine
7 Posted 29/08/2025 at 09:29:23
Mark (5) I completely agree about Ndiaye. What an odd feeling to have options in the creative positions. As Colin said, once we get a balanced and settled back 4, we could look like a decent team.
Laurie Hartley
8 Posted 29/08/2025 at 09:38:16
Mark # 5 Ndiaye “must be kept happy” - yes indeed. He has done some hard yards with us and deserves his place either on the left or #10 full stop.

I was disappointed with Alcaraz against Leeds and then he goes and scores a goal like that. I am struggling to remember the last Everton player to bend a ball like that.

Things are looking up.

Mike Allison
9 Posted 29/08/2025 at 09:45:19
I can’t understand why Moyes has played Alcaraz on the right so much, he simply can’t do it. In the centre, he’s a very, very good player and will always affect games. In the wider position, he becomes a nothing player.

Dibling, McNeil and N’Diaye should be the options on the right (I think we actually need to bring another one in), but never Alcaraz.

Rob Dolby
10 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:00:11
Pickford
O'Brien tarks Keane myko
Ndiaye Garner Gana Grealish
Kdh
Beto

I agree with the above about Alcaraz. He looks a totally different player down the middle but Moyes just spent £30m on kdh so he will play in that spot.

Christine Foster
11 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:08:21
I mean, we wouldn't would we? The chosen one leaves Fenerbahce, I wonder where he will go... would we have him? Would we want him? it would be a hell of a ride though.. the odd trophy along the way..
Ajay Gopal
12 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:09:14
Rob, if players were to be selected based on how much they have cost the club, then Coleman would never have played a PL game!
But, I more or less agree with your team selection, but with these players, the formation will most likely be a 4-3-3:

Pickford
O'Brien Tarkowski Keane Mykolenko
Garner KDH Gueye
Ndiaye Barry Grealish

Subs: Travers, Aznou, Coleman, Iroegbunam, Armstrong, Alcaraz, Dibling, Beto

Looks like a squad is slowly emerging!

Jeff Armstrong
13 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:11:49
Christine#11, The Freidkins have already sacked Mourinho once.
He ain’t coming here, and the owners will feel Moyes is doing a good job anyway.
Christine Foster
14 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:13:42
Very much tongue in cheek Jeff, we might get to be first on MOTD though..
Colin Glassar
15 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:16:23
Christine, Jose, like Pep, is coming to the end of a brilliant career. They’ve both contributed so much to football but they are now yesterdays men.

Thomas Frank is the one I wanted.

Tony Abrahams
16 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:16:32
I’d just like to say I’d prefer to keep Moyes, rather than bring in Jose Mouriniho, Christine, to all those people who don’t digest what I write properly and think I have it in for our manager!

Football is now a squad game for the most successful teams, so when I look at the teams that people pick, I can’t wait for the days when I’m thinking that, we have also got game changers and match winners on the bench🍀

Jeff Armstrong
17 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:17:06
Only for the first week Chritine, after that the 1-0 wins would definitely push us back down the pecking order🥴
Jake FitzGerald
18 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:18:59
The Friedkins have already sacked him once Christine.
I’d love to see Seamus start, he still offers much more than O’Brien, his scittery overlaps are a joy to watch. Of course he’ll only play irregularly, but reassuring to know he’s still got it if and when he’s needed.
Rob Dolby
19 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:23:28
Saudi becons for the special one.

As much as I didn't think I would ever say this, I think we need to give Moyes some time to build a mid table prem team before looking to take the next step.

James Marshall
20 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:24:14
Can we talk about Tyler Dibling's tiny little shinpads?

And how his boots looked red from a distance against Mansfield?

Detail is important.

Raymond Fox
21 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:34:20
We are away from home and they are tough games whoever you play.
I would start with Coleman, you cant beat experience and he's a proper full back,
We have plenty elusive players now which is great but we still have to defend and put in the hard work especially away.
Beto up front, Dewsbury-Hall midfield and perm any 4 from 6 or 7 other players for midfield and attack.

I don't think Moyes will start Dibbling or Armstrong they will be on the bench.

Tony Abrahams
22 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:37:10
I’d sooner be talking about his drag-backs, his cruyff-turns and his step-overs, James. He wants it to feet, but you could see Seamus Coleman, beckoning him to run, so yes those details are very important!
Martin Berry
23 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:42:37
Cant believe that people even whisper Mourinho as a potential future manager.
Moyes gets Everton, Mourinho gets into trouble, spends and need clubs with loads of money, if not theres nothing special about his record, other than to cause trouble and division everywhere he has been.
Can we not give David Moyes the respect he deserves, he has brought in some excellent signings now that he doesnt have to root behind the sofa for spare cash, he also is sensible and pragmatic at a time when we need it the most.
Personally when I look around at the Prem, I would not swap him for any other Manager, for us, he is the ideal fit.
There is an excitement coming to Evertons play that we have not seen since 1985. Were going to have a great season.
John Williams
24 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:42:50
Regarding Pep and Jose, yes they have been
brilliant coaches, but really only when they have spent zillions on top quality players.
Would they have been able to turn Brentford or Bournemouth into a global winning side with limited money ??
Perhaps a bit harsh on Jose, as he did very well in Portugal, which put him on the world stage.
Clive Rogers
25 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:48:05
Raymond, 21, I don’t think we should perm 6 or 7 of our players. We’d look like a team of Kevin Keegans.
Clive Rogers
26 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:53:45
Now that we’ve got a squad with good young players on the bench, I’d like to see Moyes introducing them earlier than his usual 70th and 80th minute. The last ten minutes won’t give youngsters PL experience.
James Marshall
27 Posted 29/08/2025 at 10:56:14
Tony@22

Seamus loves nothing more than waving his arms about telling the winger in front of him to make a run. He's made a career out of it!

James Fletcher
28 Posted 29/08/2025 at 11:03:27
Absolutely spot on Martin @23
Terry Murray
29 Posted 29/08/2025 at 11:10:31
Olalekan (no 1)

satris paribus.?

Ceteris paribus?

James Marshall
30 Posted 29/08/2025 at 11:13:02
Tomorrow David Moyes will equal Howard Kendall's record as Everton manager - 542 games.

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