Brentford v Everton: David Moyes makes costly blunder
David Moyes has made a potentially costly blunder as he’s named the Everton side to take on Brentford in the Premier League at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The Blues will fancy their chances against Brentford, buoyed by a remarkable resurgence under Moyes.
Since his return, the Scotsman has transformed Everton from relegation contenders into a formidable mid-table side, with an unbeaten run of six Premier League games, including four wins.
Jack Harrison may cost Everton the three points against Brentford
Moyes has named Jack Harrison in his playing eleven and that could prove to be costly for the Toffees.
With Timothy Iroegbunam on the bench and James Garner available, the latter could have been deployed on the wings and the former in midfield.
This could likely be a change the Toffees look to make, even though they do look in good shape to win this one.
Their recent form, highlighted by a 2-2 draw against Manchester United, showcases newfound attacking flair—spearheaded by Beto, who has scored five goals in his last four league outings, and defensive solidity, with low xG-conceded figures.
Brentford, despite a strong season, have faltered at home lately, earning just one point from their last five matches at the Gtech Community Stadium, offering the visitors a prime opportunity to capitalise on this vulnerability.
Thomas Frank and David Moyes to face an exciting tactical battle
Tactically, Moyes is likely to outmanoeuvre Thomas Frank by emphasising a compact defensive block to neutralize Brentford’s high-pressing, transition-heavy style, while encouraging swift counter-attacks to exploit gaps left by the Bees’ aggressive approach.
Beto’s physicality and finishing will be key, supported by dynamic runs from wingers like Jesper Lindstrom and Harrison.
| Stat | Everton under Moyes this season (all comps) |
| Wins | 4 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
Moyes, known for pragmatism, may also tweak his midfield to disrupt Brentford’s rhythm, targeting their depleted midfield amid injuries to players like Christian Norgaard.
Their record under the new manager is impressive but there’s still a lot that’s left to be done and a win on Wednesday will be a major confidence booster.
It remains to be seen whether or not they can go out and get the job done against a side that’s going to make things difficult.