Everton

Jadon Sancho snubbed? Unai Emery's explanation for benching Man Utd loanee against Everton as winger is forced to wait on Aston Villa debut

Unai Emery explained why he kept Jadon Sancho on the bench against Everton last Saturday as the Manchester United loanee is forced to wait on his Aston Villa debut. After being shunned from the first team and included in Ruben Amorim's "bomb squad", Sancho was destined to leave Old Trafford during the transfer window and he eventually managed to secure a loan move to Villa Park on deadline day.

'His comeback has been fantastic' – Unai Emery hails Emi Martinez after Aston Villa return following failed Manchester United move

Unai Emery hailed Aston Villa star Emi Martinez for his sensational performance against Everton following a failed move to Manchester United. However, in a shock turn, United ditched Martinez at the last minute and instead signed Belgian youngster Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. That switch paved the way for Andre Onana’s loan departure to Trabzonspor, but left Martinez high and dry in Birmingham.

Wayne Rooney backs new Everton hero Jack Grealish for England recall as Three Lions legend explains why Man City outcast deserves place in Thomas Tuchel's squad

Wayne Rooney has backed Jack Grealish to make an England comeback after he joined Everton on loan in the summer. Grealish ended his struggles at Manchester City during the transfer window by completing a switch to the Toffees. He has made a bright start to his journey on Merseyside, registering four assists in three Premier League games.