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Today is a very special day, it’s Marilyn’s Birthday! Can you believe that if she were still alive, Marilyn would have been turning 94 years old today – just two months younger than the Queen herself! With each year I always try and write a special post about this amazing woman, who has helped me so much and achieved more than anyone could have imagined in her 36 years. Therefore, I decided to write 94 facts about the Birthday Girl – some you may know, some you may not, all in the hope that genuine things will be learnt and the real Marilyn will be more understood and appreciated.

Gladys and baby Norma Jeane spend some quality time together on the beach in 1929.

Little Norma Jeane, aged seven, in 1933.

Norma Jeane photographed by David Conover whilst working at the Radio Plane Munitions Factory in either the Fall of 1944 or Spring of 1945.

Norma Jeane by Andre de Dienes in late 1945.

Marilyn by Richard Miller in 1946.

Marilyn on Tobey Beach by Andre de Dienes on July 23rd 1949.

Marilyn by Ed Clark in Griffith Park in August 1950.

Marilyn attends a Party in Ray Anthony’s home, organized by 20th Century Fox on August 3rd 1952.

Marilyn filming The Seven Year Itch on location in New York City by Sam Shaw on September 13th 1954.

Marilyn by Milton Greene on January 28th 1955.

Marilyn by Cecil Beaton on February 22nd 1956. This was her favourite photo of herself.

Marilyn attending the Premiere of The Prince In The Showgirl at the Radio City Music Hall on June 13th 1957.

Marilyn by Carl Perutz on June 16th 1958.

Marilyn by Philippe Halsman for LIFE Magazine in October 1959.

Marilyn attends a Benefit for The Actors Studio at the Roseland Dance City on March 13th 1961.

Marilyn on Santa Monica Beach for Cosmopolitan Magazine by George Barris on July 1st 1962.

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1. Stood at a height of 5’5½”

2. Born in the charity ward of the Los Angeles County Hospital at 9:30 AM on June 1st 1926.

3. Married three times;

– Jim Dougherty: (June 19th 1942 – September 13th 1946) – Joe Dimaggio: (January 14th 1954 – 31st October 1955) (Temporary divorce granted on October 27th 1954) – Arthur Miller: (June 29th 1956 – January 20th 1961).

4. Suffered two confirmed miscarriages; an ectopic pregnancy on August 1st 1957 and miscarriage in December 16th 1958.

5. Suffered with endometriosis very badly, so much so that she had a clause in her contract which stated she would be unable to work whilst menstruating.

6. Starred in 30 films – her last being uncompleted.

7. Favourite of her own performances was as Angela Phinlay in The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

8. Winner of three Golden Globes; two for World Film Favourite – Female in 1954 and 1962 and one for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for her performance as Sugar Kane in Some Like It Hot (1959) in 1960.

9. Her idol was the first Platinum Blonde Bombshell, Jean Harlow.

10. Amassed a collection of over 400 books in her library, ranging from Russian Literature to Psychology.

11. Favourite perfume was Chanel No.5

12. Had two half siblings; Robert “Jackie” Baker (1918 – 1933) and Bernice Miracle (1919) – the former she would never have the chance to meet and Bernice was not informed about Marilyn until she was 19 years old.

13. Former Actor and 20th Century Fox Studio Executive, Ben Lyon created the name Marilyn Monroe in December 1946 – Marilyn after fellow Actress, Marilyn Miller and Monroe after Marilyn’s mother’s maiden name. Ironically enough, Ben starred with Jean Harlow, in her breakout movie, Hell’s Angels (1930).

14. Legally changed her name to Marilyn Monroe ten years later, on February 23rd 1956.

15. Attended The Actors Studio.

16. Third woman to start her own Film Production Company – the first being Lois Weber in 1917 and the second being Mary Pickford in 1919.

17. First had her hair bleached in January 1946 at the Frank & Joseph Salon by Beautician Sylvia Barnhart, originally intended for a Shampoo Advert.

18. Contrary to popular belief, she was technically a natural blonde, not a redhead or brunette. She was born with platinum hair and was very fair until just before her teen years. Her sister described her with having dark blonde hair upon their first meeting in 1944.

19. Another myth debunked – she had blue eyes, not brown.

20. Was one of the few women in the 1950s to use weights when exercising.

21. Wore jeans before it was considered acceptable for women.

22. Her famous mole was real – albeit skin coloured, so she emphasized it using a brown eye pencil.

23. Was a Step-Mother in two of her three marriages to three children – Joe Dimaggio Jr. and Bobby and Jane Miller.

24. Found out she landed the lead role in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) on her 26th Birthday.

25. Another huge myth dispelled – only actually met President Kennedy four times from 1961 – 1962. Three of them were at public events, with the last being her performance at Madison Square Garden. One of them was at Bing Crosby’s Palm Spring house with various people, so at most (which again, is very unlikely) they had a one night stand – nothing more and nothing less.

26. Was the first Playboy Cover Girl, although she did not actually pose for them, nor give permission for them to be used. Hugh Hefner bought the photograph from a Chicago Calendar Company for $500 and the two never met.

27. Speaking of Playboy, the photo was taken by Photographer Tom Kelley on May 27th 1951 and Marilyn made a total of $50 for the photo shoot. The most famous photo then went on to cause a national sensation after being sold to the Calendar Baumgarth Company and became known as, “Golden Dreams“.

28. In 1955 it was estimated that over four million copies of the Calendar had been sold.

29. Favourite singers were Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

30. Attended the Academy Awards Ceremony only once on March 29th 1951 and presented the award for “Best Sound Recording” to Thomas Moulton for All About Eve (1951) which she also starred in.

31. Performed ten shows over four days to over 100,000 soldiers and marines in Korea in February 1954 – she actually ended up catching pneumonia because it was so cold.

32. Was one of the few Stars who had Director Approval in their Contracts. Some of the names included were, John Huston, Elia Kazan, Alfred Hitchcock, George Stevens, William Wyler, Joshua Logan and Sir Carol Reed.

33. Was pregnant during the filming of Some Like It Hot (1959) – filming finished on November 7th 1958 and she miscarried the following month on December 16th.

34. Featured on the cover of LIFE Magazine seven times during her lifetime;

– April 7th 1952 – May 25th 1953 – July 8th 1957 (International Edition) – April 20th 1959 – November 9th 1959 – August 15th 1960 – June 22nd 1962

35. Favourite bevarage was Dom Perignon 1953 Champagne.

36. By the time of her death, her films had grossed over $200 million, when adjusted for inflation that is the equivalent of $2 billion in 2019.

37. Designer, William Travilla dressed Marilyn for seven of her films, two (*) of them received Oscar Nominations in, “Best Costume/Design, Color“;

– Monkey Business (1952) – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) – How To Marry A Millionaire (1953) * – River Of No Return (1954) – There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954) * – The Seven Year Itch (1955) – Bus Stop (1956)

38. Spent 21 months of her childhood at the Los Angeles Orphanage, from September 13th 1935 until June 7th 1937.

39. Was one of the first Stars to speak out about child abuse, with her story appearing in movie magazines as early as 1954.

40. Fostered by her grandmother’s neighbours, Ida and Albert Bolender, for the first seven years of her life.

41. Lived in England for four months, during the period of filming for The Prince and The Showgirl (1957) from July 14th 1956 – November 20th 1956.

42. Her Production Company, Marilyn Monroe Productions produced only one film, The Prince and The Showgirl (1957) based on Terrance Rattigan’s play, The Sleeping Prince.

43. Was photographed by Earl Theisen in October 1952 wearing a potato sack dress after being criticized by the press for her outfit choice at The Henrietta Awards in January 1952. A journalist wrote that Marilyn was “insignificant and vulgar“and “even in a potato bag, it would have been more elegant.“

44. Was a huge supporter of LGBT+ rights, saying the following quote about fellow actor and friend, Montgomery Clift to journalist W.J. Weatherby in 1960,

“I was remembering Monty Clift. People who aren’t fit to open the door for him sneer at his homosexuality. What do they know about it? Labels–people love putting labels on each other. Then they feel safe. People tried to make me into a lesbian. I laughed. No sex is wrong if there’s love in it.”

45. Her measurements were listed as the following by her Dressmakers; 35-22-35 and 36-24-24 by The Blue Book Modelling Agency. For the majority of her life she weighed between 117-120 pounds, with her weight fluctuating around 15 pounds, during and after her pregnancies (1957-1960), although her waist never ventured past 28.5 inches and her dress size today would be a UK Size 6-8 and a US Size 2-4 as she was a vintage Size 12.

46. Her famous white halter dress from The Seven Year Itch (1955) sold for $4.6 million ($5.6 million including auction fees) on June 18th 2011, which was owned by Debbie Reynolds. The “Happy Birthday Mr. President Dress” originally held the record for the most expensive dress, when it was sold on October 27th 1999 for $1.26 million. It then went on to be resold for $4.8 million on November 17th 2016, thus regaining it’s original achievement.

47. Was discovered by Photographer, David Conover, whilst working in The Radio Plane Munitions Factory in the Fall of 1944 or Spring of 1945, depending on sources.

48. Now known as the, “Me Too” movement, Marilyn was one of the first Stars to speak out on the, “Hollywood Wolves” in a 1953 article for Motion Picture Magazine entitled, “Wolves I Have Known”. The most famous incident being with the Head of Columbia Studios, Harry Cohn, who requested Marilyn join him on his yacht for a weekend away in Catalina Island. Marilyn asked if his wife would be joining them, which, as you can imagine – did not go down well and her contract was not renewed with the Studio. Marilyn made only one film with Columbia during her six month contract, this being Ladies Of The Chorus (1948) which was shot in just ten days!

49. Loved animals dearly and adopted a variety of pets over the years. These included a basset hound called Hugo and parakeets, Clyde, Bobo and Butch with Husband Arthur Miller. A number of cats including a persian breed called Mitsou in 1955 and Sugar Finney in 1959. Her most famous pet was gifted to her in March or April of 1961 by friend, Frank Sinatra, a little white maltese named Maf. His full name was Mafia Honey, as a humorous reference to Sinatra’s alleged connections to the Mob. After Marilyn’s death, Maf went to live with Frank Sinatra’s secretary, Gloria Lovell.

50. The book she was reading at the time of her death was Harper Lee’s, To Kill A Mocking Bird.

51. One of the movies she starred in was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture and won, this being All About Eve (1950) at The 23rd Academy Awards on March 29th 1951. It ended up being nominated for 14 Oscars, a record at the time and has only been matched by Titanic (1997) and La La Land (2016).

52. Her first magazine cover was photographed by Andre de Dienes in December 1945 for Family Circle, released on April 26th 1946.

53. Joined The William Morris Agency on December 7th 1948.

54. Was right handed, not left as often believed.

55. Third Husband Arthur Miller wrote the screenplay for Marilyn’s last completed film, The Misfits (1961) which was originally written as a short story for Esquire Magazine in 1957. After the tragic ectopic pregnancy Marilyn endured in August of 1957, friend and Photographer, Sam Shaw suggested to Miller he alter his short story specifically for her. Ironically the making of this film culminated in their divorce and Marilyn stating,

“He could have written me anything and he comes up with this. If that’s what he thinks of me then I’m not for him and he’s not for me.” 56. Was Author, Truman Capote’s original choice for the role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961) however, she was advised to turn it down by her Acting Coach, Paula Strasberg, who did not think the role of a prostitute would be good for her image. Writer George Axelrod, who wrote the Screenplay for Bus Stop (1956) and the play, The Seven Year Itch, ironically ended up being the Screenwriter for this movie.

Capote said this regarding Marilyn,

“I had seen her in a film and thought she would be perfect for the part. Holly had to have something touching about her . . . unfinished. Marilyn had that.”

57. Second Husband Joe Dimaggio had The Parisian Florists deliver red roses on Marilyn’s grave twice a week, for twenty years, from August 1962 until September 1982. Marilyn had told him how William Powell used to do this for Jean Harlow after her death and he reportedly vowed to do the same after their Wedding Ceremony. After the 20 years he then donated to a children’s charity, as he thought it would be a nice way to honour her memory. They also created the flower arrangements for her casket at her funeral.

58. The following five Directors directed Marilyn in more than one movie;

– John Huston; The Asphalt Jungle (1950) and The Misfits (1961) – Richard Sale; A Ticket To Tomahawk (1950) and Let’s Make It Legal (1951) – Howard Hawks; Monkey Business (1952) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) – Billy Wilder; The Seven Year Itch (1955) and Some Like It Hot (1959) – George Cukor; Let’s Make Love (1960) and Something’s Got To Give (1962)

59. Was an illegitimate child, which unfortunately was attached with a lot of stigma in the 1920s. Her mother, Gladys, listed her then husband Edward Mortenson on the Birth Certificate, although it is commonly accepted that her real father was Charles Stanley Gifford, as Gladys left Edward on May 26th 1925. Gladys had an affair with him, which ended when she announced her pregnancy and he never acknowledged or met Marilyn, although she tried multiple times over the years to speak with him.

60. Stayed in a number of foster homes during her childhood,

– George and Emma Atkinson; February 1934 – September 1934 – Enid and Sam Knebelcamp; Fall of 1934 – Harvey and Elsie Giffen; January 1935 – March 1935 – Grace and “Doc” Goddard; April 1935 – September 1935 and June 1937 – November 1937 and end of 1940 – February 1942 – Ida Martin; November 1937 – August 1938 – “Aunt Ana” Lower; August 1938 – End of 1940 and February 1942

61. Had her hand and footprints immortalized in cement at Graumans Chinese Theatre on June 26th 1953, with Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) co-star, Jane Russell. Marilyn would place a rhinestone in the dot of the letter “i” as a reference to her character, “Lorelei Lee” but it was sadly stolen. This was an incredibly special moment for her, as she often talked about placing her hands and feet in the many prints there, when she spent her weekends at the Theatre as a child, especially in 1933 and 1934.

“When I was younger, I used to go to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and try to fit my foot in the prints in the cement there. And I’d say “Oh, oh, my foots too big. I guess that’s out.” I did have a funny feeling later when I finally put my foot down into that wet cement, I sure knew what it really meant to me, anything’s possible, almost.”

62. The famous gold lamé dress worn in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and designed by William Travilla, was deemed too risqué by the censors. Unfortunately for fans, this meant that the musical number, “Down Boy” was cut from the film and we only glimpse a few seconds of the dress from behind, on screen.

63. Due to the censors, the original, “Diamond’s Are A Girl’s Best Friend” costume was changed to the now iconic pink dress with black bow. Originally it was to be a diamond encrusted two piece, which was extremely daring for the then Motion Picture Hays Code.

64. Loved Erno Lazlo Skin Cream, Vaseline and Nivea Moisturizer.

65. Had she completed Something’s Got To Give (1962), Marilyn would have been the first Star in a major Motion Picture to appear nude on film. As she passed before it was completed the achievement went to fellow Blonde Bombshell, Jayne Mansfield in, Promises! Promises (1963).

66. Met Queen Elizabeth II in England at the Empire Theater in Leicester Square whilst attending the Premiere of, “The Battle Of The River Plate“ on October 29th 1956.

67. The Misfits (1961) was both Marilyn and Clark Gable’s last completed films. Clark died 12 days after filming finished, on November 16th 1960. The film was released on Clark’s would be 60th Birthday, February 1st 1961 and Marilyn passed 18 months later.

68. As Marilyn died before the completion of Something’s Got To Give (1962) it ended up being remade with Doris Day and James Garner, entitled, Move Over Darling! (1963). The film was originally intended to be a remake of, My Favourite Wife (1940) which starred Cary Grant.

69. Signed a recording contract with RCA Records on September 1st 1953. One of her songs from River of No Return (1954) entitled, “File My Claim” sold 75,000 copies in its first three weeks of release.

70. Was admitted to the Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic on February 10th 1961 by her then Psychiatrist, Marianne Kris. Originally thought to be for rest and rehabilitation, following her divorce from Arthur Miller and the strain of filming The Misfits. However, Marilyn was placed on the security ring and held against her will. Thankfully, she was able to contact ex Husband, Joe Dimaggio, who stated he would, “Take the hospital apart brick by brick” if she was not released and after three days of emotional trauma, she left.

71. Visited the following Countries;

– Canada – (July – August 1953) – Japan (February 1954) – Korea (Feburary 1954) – England (July – November 1956) – Jamaica (January 1957) – Mexico (February 1962)

72. Purchased her only home, 12305 Fifth Helena Drive on February 8th 1962, where she would tragically pass just under 6 months later.

73. The home had the following tile located on the front paving entrance saying, “cursum perficio” meaning, “my journey ends here.” The title is still there to this day.

74. Her final interview was published in LIFE Magazine on August 3rd 1962 and was written by Richard Meryman.

75. Aside from her millions of fans, had a staunch group of supporters affectionately known as, “The Monroe Six” who followed Marilyn around New York during her time there. Their nickname for Marilyn was, “Mazzie” and they became so acquainted that Marilyn actually once invited them for a picnic at her home.

76. First married at just sixteen years old, this was to avoid returning to the Orphanage she had spent almost two years in as a child.

77. Supported numerous charity events, most famously riding a pink elephant in Madison Square Garden, to support the Arthritis and Rheumatic Affections Association on March 30th 1955.

78. Left 25% of her Estate to her then Psychiatrist, Marianne Kris and 75% to mentor and friend, Lee Strasberg. For reference, her Will was last updated on January 1961 – a month before she entered the Payne Whitney Hospital on the advice of Marianne Kris.

79. At the time of it’s release, The Misfits (1961) turned out to be the most expensive black and white movie ever made, costing a budget of $4 million dollars.

80. The Premiere of The Seven Year Itch was held on her 29th Birthday, on June 1st 1955, she attended with ex Husband, Joe Dimaggio.

81. Laid to rest at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery on August 8th 1962 at 1:00 PM, with friend and mentor Lee Strasberg delivering the Eulogy.

82. Although so often associated with diamonds, actually wasn’t that fond of jewellery stating, “People always ask me if I believe diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Frankly, I don’t.”

83. Spent her 36th Birthday filming Something’s Got To Give (1962) and then attending a Charity Event for muscular dystrophy at the Chavez Ravin Dodger Stadium, which also happened to be her last public appearance.

84. Whilst recovering in hospital from an appendectomy in April 1952, Marilyn asked long time Makeup Artist and friend, Allan “Whitey” Snyder to do her makeup, should she pass before him. She gave him a gold money clip with the inscription, “Whitey Dear, while I’m still warm, Marilyn” and he did fulfill this promise to her.

85. Converted to Judaism for third husband, Arthur Miller on July 1st 1956.

86. Despite appearing in 30 films, she only actually dies in one, that being her breakout movie, Niagara (1953) where her character Rose Loomis, is strangled by her Husband George, played by Joseph Cotten.

87. Moved to New York City in 1955 and attended The Actors Studio, after breaking her Film Contract with 20th Century Fox. This was for a number of reasons, mainly years of low pay, unsatisfactory scripts and lack of creative control. A new contract would finally be reinstated on December 31st.

88. Repurchased a white Baby Grand Piano that her mother, Gladys, owned during their time living together in 1933. After Marilyn passed it would then be sold at the Christies Auction of her Estate in 1999 to none other than, Mariah Carey for $632,500.

89. Wore long hair pieces in River of No Return (1954) and a medium length wig in The Misfits (1961). The first I can only assume was due to the time period and setting of a Western and the second was due to the bleach damage her hair had suffered. After the filming in 1960, she wore the wig a couple of times in public events and then reverted back to her normal hair.

90. Like all students, it was tradition to perform in front of each other in The Actors Studio and on February 17th 1955, Marilyn acted out a scene from “Anna Christie” with Maureen Stapleton. Although it was an unwritten rule that students were not meant to applaud one another, an eruption of cheers and clapping happened after Marilyn had finished.

“Everybody who saw that says that it was not only the best work Marilyn ever did, it was some of the best work ever seen at Studio, and certainly the best interpretation of Anna Christie anybody ever saw. She achieved real greatness in that scene.”

– Actor Ellen Burstyn, on recalling Marilyn’s performance.

91. Used the pseudonym, “Zelda Zonk“, when trying to remain incognito.

92. Marilyn’s mother, Gladys Baker, suffered from Paranoid Schizophrenia and after various stays in institutions, was declared insane on January 15th 1935, when Marilyn was just 8 years old. After 10 years she was released and managed to retain various cleaning jobs and had developed an intense interest in Christian Science. However, by 1951 she was back in various institutions and would stay in the Rockhaven Sanitarium until 1967. Even after death, Marilyn continued to cover her mother’s care payments and Gladys would go on to outlive her for 22 years.

93. Favourite photograph of herself was taken by Cecil Beaton on February 22nd 1956.

94. Last professional photos were taken by Bert Stern, famously known as “The Last Sitting” for Vogue Magazine on June 23rd, July 10th and 12th 1962. Allan Grant took the LIFE Magazine interview pictures in her home, on July 4th and 9th 1962. Whilst George Barris took his photos for Cosmopolitan Magazine, the previous weekend on the 29th and 30th of June, until July 1st 1962. ______________________________________________________________________________

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tomk4e · 5 years

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2019/20 Premier League Preview: Everton

$2018/19: 54 points (8th)

Strength: Retaining their star players

Weakness: Inability to beat the “Big 6”

Everton’s goal every season is to break into the top six. The Liverpool-based club historically are one of the most successful clubs in the country. The have nine English First Division titles and six FA Cups, which is more than most of the current clubs in the Premier League have. However, Everton has struggled to replicate their former glories in the Premier League-era.

The “Big 6” refers to, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool. These six teams are some of the largest clubs in the Premier League that normally always finish in the top six places of the table. Because of this, they are usually the ones playing in the Champions and Europa League.

Everton has always had ambitions of breaking into this list, but they cannot do so if they do not win their matches against these six teams. In the 2018/19 season Everton had six losses, three wins and three draws against the “Big 6”. With a record like that there is no way that the Toffees will break into European places at the top of the table.

Now Everton has tried to sign players in the transfer window to help them break into the top of the table. Center-Midfielders Andre Gomes and Fabian Delph have plenty of European experience. Gomes played for Barcelona, while Delph has been part of the Manchester City squad that has won back-to-back Premier League titles.

As an added bonus, Gomes spent last season on loan with Everton, so the Portuguese midfielder should have no problems adjusting to Everton’s style of play and the pace of the Premier League. Retaining Gomes and the rest of their star players is one of the first steps that Everton need to take if they want to compete.

There have also been reports that Juventus striker Moise Kean is close to joining Everton. The 19-year-old Italian is a coveted talent. In 13 appearances in Italy’s Serie A, Kean scored six goals and one assist for Juventus. If Everton are able to complete the signing it would add another threat to their attack.

Lucas Digne, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Richarlison, Michael Keane and Jordan Pickford were the standout players for the Toffees last season. Digne, another former Barcelona player, scored four goals and provided four assists from left-back in his first season with Everton. Richarlison also enjoyed a strong maiden season with Everon. The Brazilian scored 13 goals and added another two assists playing as a left-winger or center-forward.

Meanwhile, centerback Keane and goalkeeper Pickford are both England internationals with World Cup experience. And Sigurdsson has been a consistent attacking-midfielder since he broke into the Premier League with Swansea City in the 2011/12 season. It is now up to manager Marco Silva to use these pieces to break into the top six.

*Edit: Everton had a busy end to the transfer window. They signed winger Alex Iwobi from Arsenal for $35 million. They also added defensive-midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin from Mainz 05 for $28.5 million. Gbamin will replace defensive-midfielder Idrissa Gueye, who was sold to PSG this transfer window.

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Everton vs Aston Villa: Player ratings, evaluation, and response as Burundian header condemns Ferguson to defeat

The diminutive Argentine glanced within the triumphing intention in first-1/2 stoppage time as Ferguson’s 2nd spell as meantime manager commenced in disappointing style

Duncan Ferguson’s (2nd) first match in charge of Everton, Philippe Coutinho’s first Aston Villa start, Lucas Digne’s first return to Goodison Park. Fittingly, given Ferguson and Steven Gerrard have been the men inside the dugout, it changed into a blood and thunder contest, excessive in commitment, power, and crunching tackles. Despite the absence of first-class or composure within the very last 1/3 all through the outlet half an hour, the breakneck pace the game became played at made for an oddly charming spectacle. It turned into throwback football, played through twenty-first-century athletes.

Moments later, though, Villa went in front. Coutinho’s header turned into tipped over the bar by way of Pickford and from Digne’s ensuing corner, Emi Buendia expertly glanced at the traffic in the front after creating a sprint towards the front post. In most effective his 2d appearance for the membership, Digne registered his first Premier League help of the marketing campaign, having failed to offer any in his first thirteen appearances for the Toffees.

Unfortunately, there have been unsavory scenes in the aftermath of the goal, as both Digne and Matty Cash went to the ground clutching their heads after performing to be struck via a bottle chucked onto the pitch by means of a supporter. Digne changed into making his first appearance at Goodison Park due to the fact that creating a £23m circulate from Everton to Villa in advance this month.

After failing to sign up an unmarried shot of any description throughout the primary half, Everton carried a mile more risk within the second. The home issue came inches a long way from equalizing clearly beyond the hour mark when a shot over the bar from six yards out after assembly Anthony Gordon’s peach of a film.

Everton (four-four-2)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 6Richarlison – 6Subs:

Anthony Gordon – 7Allan – 6Tyler Onyango – 6Aston Villa (four-3-2-1)Emi Buendia – 8Philippe Coutinho – 6Ollie Watkins – 6Subs:

Danny Ings – fiveCarney Chukwuemeka – 6Kortney Hause – N/A

Who will replace Owen Farrell as England captain? Candidates rated, from Lawes and Youngs to Curry and Itoje

Most critical for Jones’ guys as they put together to enhance on last year’s turgid Six Nations performance, but, is the question of who will don the captain’s armband in Farrell’s absence. When Farrell picked up his ankle harm during the autumn, it was Courtney Lawes who took the armband in his absence, guiding England to a 69-three pasting of Tonga and a hard-fought 27-26 overcome the Springboks. The 32-12 months-antique Lawes led from the front in those fits, in particular in his dogged show against South Africa, just as he has time and time once more in his 89 England and 250 Northampton Saints appearances. Lawes is one of the three vice-captains selected via Eddie Jones to assist Farrell in guiding England in the direction of the centered 2023 World Cup triumph. That he changed into the one decided on to face in for him throughout the Autumn Nations Series says a lot about how valued he is as a pacesetter. After South Africa fit, Jones recalled a quip Lawes made as he back to the dressing room: “He stated he desired to retire as captain, he has were given a hundred consistent with cent file and he desires to hold it unblemished. ” That retirement may also nicely need to wait for a touch even as longer.

Ben Youngs

Lawes isn't the most skilled participant inside the England squad, but. That name belongs to 112-time global Ben Youngs. The Leicester Tigers scrum-half made his country-wide crew debut in 2010 and has been a permanent fixture in the England set-up ever due to the fact that. His experience is clearly unrivaled and will be of important significance to a squad that has six uncapped gamers and 12 with appearances figures within the unmarried digits. No surprise, then, that he's one of the aforementioned 3 vice-captains – a key position as Jones looks to mattress in a raft of younger talent, from Alex Dombrandt and Joe Marchant to Sam Simmonds and Bevan Rodd. MORE ON ENGLAND RUGBY UNION Farrell's damage may be a blessing in hiding for an England group in search of creativity Farrell's harm might be a blessing in cover for an England crew seeking creativity 21 January 2022 Alfie Barbeary amongst six uncapped gamers as England name 36-guy Six Nations squad Alfie Barbeary among six uncapped players as England name 36-guy Six Nations squad 20 January 2022 i's manual to the Six Nations - whilst it begins, full agenda and a way to watch each match i's guide to the Six Nations - while it begins, full-time table and how to watch each match 20 January 2022

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Saracens 2d rower Maro Itoje is one of England’s maximum recognizable gamers, owing to With 51 caps to his call, he's the 6th most experienced player inside the England squad, and he has enjoyed much fulfillment in club rugby as nicely with the – up till these days – all-conquering Saracens. But if Eddie Jones’ 2021 ebook Leadership is something to move by using, it does not appear in all likelihood that he will be passed the captaincy any time soon. “He is going to be one of the first-rate players, however, Maro may be very inward-searching. “He drives himself rather than absolutely everyone else. He doesn’t normally impact humans off the sector.

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Everton: Premier League fixtures, injury latest ahead of season restart | Football News

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been Everton’s stand-out performer this season

The Premier League is back – but what shape are Everton in for the season restart?

Ahead of the top flight’s big return on June 17, we run the rule over Carlo Ancelotti’s side, from fixtures and fitness to the manager’s view and more…

Who have they got left to play?

Everton have a fair spread when it comes to the average position of their nine remaining opponents (10.7) – but it is perhaps worth noting that they will face very few teams with little to play for.

Southampton may still believe they are a win or two away from being safe, but of the current sides positioned between 15th and 10th Everton only play Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side, and that’s at Goodison Park.

Ancelotti’s men still have to face each of the bottom three, and as well as the eagerly-awaited Merseyside derby, they still have games outstanding against four teams with Champions League aspirations.

It means there will be plenty at stake when the game returns, with Everton having the chance to peg back their rivals in their fading bid to clinch a Europa League spot.

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Where can they finish?

Ancelotti’s side are currently 12th – four points behind Tottenham in eighth – a position that could still mean a Europa League qualifying berth if Manchester City’s European ban – one they are appealing – is upheld.

City’s potential ban – and the fact that they have already won the Carabao Cup – could deliver Europa League football for the sides that finish sixth and seventh and there might yet be further reward.

Should City or a team in the top five also win the FA Cup – and City’s ban be upheld – the Europa League second-round qualifying spot would go to whoever finishes eighth.

Data guru Ben Mayhew has simulated every possible result from the remaining 92 games and calculated each club’s range of possible final league positions – in addition to probabilities for each standing.

Modelling by Experimental361 favours Everton to improve on their current standing based on their remaining games.

The probabilities suggest realistic finishes all the way up to seventh place – suggesting the turnaround in form under Ancelotti is expected to continue.

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Everton were knocked out of the FA Cup by an under-strength Liverpool side at the third round stage in January, meaning they have just the remaining nine Premier League fixtures to fulfil this term.

Committing both in home and away games has been the problem throughout this season with just three away victories recorded.

There has been a significant disparity between the number of points Everton have collected at home compared to on the road.

No side in the bottom half of the table has picked up more points in front of their own supporters (25) – accounting for 68 per cent of their overall points total of 37. Only Norwich (71) have won a greater percentage of their total tally at home.

With all games set to be played behind closed doors, Everton will need to find a way of performing when their supporters are not able to be the twelfth man.

Is everyone fit and available?

Jean-Philippe Gbamin has suffered a further setback after returning to training

So near, but so far. If you were to ask seasoned Goodison Park match-goers for a prime example of the misfortune that comes with supporting Everton, they would point to the injuries that have plagued midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin since his £25m arrival from Mainz last summer.

The Ivory Coast international has managed just 135 minutes of playing time this season, and on the same day it was announced that the Premier League would provisionally be returning on June 17, Gbamin suffered an Achilles injury in training.

Morgan Schneiderlin is back building up fitness after six weeks on crutches following surgery on a knee injury.

Bernard was withdraw with a knock at half-time of the defeat to Chelsea before the suspension of the league, but he joins Seamus Coleman (thigh) in being back available.

Striker Cenk Tosun returned to the club from his Crystal Palace loan spell after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury. He is expected to be out for at least six months, which would still rule him out for the rest of the season.

What form were they in before the break?

Everton suffered a rude awakening at Chelsea in their last encounter

Everton have had to sit and mull over a 4-0 defeat at Chelsea throughout the shutdown. Their last performance before football’s hiatus was not in keeping with the shoots of recovery since Ancelotti replaced Marco Silva as manager.

Indeed, in an interview with Sky Sports, midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson admitted that the break had fallen at “not the best time” for the Merseyside club, coming so soon into the reign of a new manager seeking to implement his own methods.

The heavy reverse at Stamford Bridge made it three games without a win during a tough run of fixtures that included a 3-2 loss at Arsenal and a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United which had derailed hopes of European qualification for next season.

Prior to that, a win over Crystal Palace in early February had moved Everton to within a point of Tottenham in fifth – at that stage, only leaders Liverpool (24) had won more Premier League points than Everton’s 17 since Ancelotti’s first game in charge in December.

What’s the manager said?

The Gwladys Street faithful have instantly warmed to their new manager

Despite the size of the task facing Ancelotti being put into perspective by the defeat at Chelsea, the Italian is confident that his squad can still target a strong end to the current season, and the long-term ambition of ending Everton’s 25-year trophy wait remains at the forefront of his mind.

Speaking to Sky Sports‘ Jamie Carragher in May, Ancelotti said: “I think everyone in the club is working to try to be at the top soon. Of course, there is a lot of competition here in the Premier League but I think we have a possibility, a financial possibility.

“We have a good goal, we are building a new stadium so we know that behind us is fantastic supporters and fans that help us to be motivated. I think soon, we can be competitive.”

The betting – top-six charge?

Everton are six points behind Wolves, who currently occupy sixth place. Culd they make a late charge? They will certainly be out to spoil Liverpool’s party but after some poor results before shutdown, Ancelotti’s side will need to get back on track quickly if they are to stand a chance of making it a memorable run-in.

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Sky Sports will show 64 live Premier League games when the season resumes. In addition to the 39 matches already scheduled to be broadcast exclusively live on Sky Sports before the coronavirus interruption, 25 more matches will be available on both Sky Sports Premier League and Sky’s free-to-air Pick channel, allowing the whole nation to be part of the return of live sport.

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Selamat datang di Prediksi Skor Bola banyakprediksibola.blogspot.com dan Selamat Bergabung di website Prediksi bola jitu gratis setiap harinya. Watford dan Everton sama-sama meraih 2 kemenangan dalam 5 pertemuan terakhir, sedangkan 1 laga lainnya berakhir imbang. Watford selalu memenangkan 3 laga kandang terakhirnya melawan Everton (M3 S0 K0). Bermain dihadapan pendukung sendiri tentu membuat Watford akan sedikit lebih diunggulkan atas Everton. Namun, Watford harus bisa segera bangkit dari keterpurukan untuk bisa meraih kemenangan di laga ini. Prediksi Susunan Pemain Watford vs Everton Watford: Ben Foster; Adrian Mariappa, Craig Dawson, Craig Cathcart, Adam Masina, Étienne Capoue, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Isaac Success, Roberto Pereyra, Gerard Deulofeu, Troy Deeney. Manager: Nigel Pearson. Info pemain Watford: Daryl Janmaat (cedera), Kiko (cedera), Sebastian Prodl (cedera), Tom Cleverley (meragukan), Ismaila Sarr (meragukan). Everton: Jordan Pickford; Djibril Sidibe, Mason Holgate, Yerry Mina, Lucas Digne, Tom Davies, Fabian Delph, Bernard, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Theo Walcott, Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Manager: Carlo Ancelotti.

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No Iwobi or Keane: How Everton could line up in Ancelotti’s preferred 4-4-2 formation - opinion

According to The Telegraph, Everton are expected to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager this week.

The 60-year-old was only sacked by Napoli less than a fortnight ago despite guiding them into the knockout stages of the Champions League, but looks set for an almost instant return to coaching in the Premier League.

With the Italian said to be on the brink, it is probably about time we look who could potentially be in and out of favour in his preferred 4-4-2 formation that he often used during his spell with the Serie A outfit, as you can see via Transfermarkt.

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Here is how we think Ancelotti could line his team up, excluding any long-term absentees…

Who else would it be but Jordan Pickford in goal, even if he does have his negative points such as sometimes being too rash, and lacking concentration.

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The defence is where things could get interesting. According to The Liverpool Echo, Ancelotti likes centre-backs who are comfortable on the ball and at bringing it out from the back, and his on-pitch performances suggest this is one of Michael Keane’s weaknesses – especially compared to Yerry Mina and Mason Holgate who are far more adept at doing it.

The full-back positions are made up by Lucas Digne and loanee Djibril Sidibe, which may seem harsh on Seamus Coleman especially. However, the Monaco man has shown his strengths defensively and offensively – he has three assists in his previous five Premier League outings – in recent weeks.

Richarlison has been playing up top in recent weeks, but he reverts to the left wing under the Italian, who according to The Liverpool Echo likes his wingers to cut in on occasions. On the opposite flank, Theo Walcott gets the nod over the likes of Alex Iwobi and Bernard, with the 60-year-old previously praising him when Bayern Munich were due to come up against Arsenal in the Champions League.

The Liverpool Echo reports that the former Chelsea manager likes one central midfielder to control the play and another to be a powerful box-to-box player, and with Andre Gomes and Jean-Philippe Gbamin currently both missing for the foreseeable future, Morgan Schneiderlin and Fabian Delph respectively may be the best options to fill those roles, with Tom Davies missing out.

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That leaves the strikers, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin is almost a guaranteed starter right now given his threat in the air and his ability to work hard across the frontline – a trait Ancelotti admires – but The Liverpool Echo says the Italian also likes someone who can score regularly up top too.

Moise Kean may have failed to make an impact in a blue shirt so far, but seven goals in 17 appearances across 661 minutes for Juventus last term is a sign of what he is capable of.

In other Everton news, a report has detailed two players Carlo Ancelotti wishes to build his Toffees team around…

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Premier League: Salah, Robertson, Fabinho — Who has scored Liverpool’s goal of the season so far?

Liverpool have really hit their goalscoring stride over the past couple of games, so we’ve picked out the Reds’ finest strikes of the season so far. Football supporters from around the world can buy Premier League Tickets online to enjoy its brilliant actions.

Liverpool has scored a plethora of incredible goals already this season, and with eight excellent strikes having found the back of the opponent’s net in the last two matches, it seems the Reds are in a real moment of attacking form and fluency.

With the Reds netting for fun at the moment, there is no better time to look back at some of our favorite goals of the season so far, with plenty of top-class options to pick from.

From the own-goal by Grant Hanley that kicked off the Reds’ goal-scoring this season to Salah’s left-footed finish to complete the scoring against Bournemouth on Saturday, Liverpool has found the back of the net a total of 60 times already in all competitions.

Here, Matt Addison and Joel Rabinowitz pick out and discuss the very best strikes so far.

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The obvious place to start is with Fabiano’s strike against Manchester City at Anfield. You could make the argument that it is the most important moment of the season so far, given the way the rest of that game went, and how City have crumbled since. As soon as the ball left his right foot, Ederson stood no chance, and the Reds have not looked back.

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That’s the one that immediately sticks out, I think. The way he arrowed it perfectly straight was just so satisfying to watch, and there’s also the surprise element because it was only his second-ever goal for Liverpool, and you don’t really tend to associate Fabinho with that kind of hit.

I’d also pick out Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s second goal against Genk away, which is a piece of outrageous technical skill. To even attempt it like he did, with the outside of the boot, let alone execute it perfectly, was incredible. And goals that crash in off the underside of the crossbar are always glorious.

MA: That Chamberlain strike was certainly a memorable one. Purely in terms of technique, there is a strong argument for that being slightly better than Fabiano’s, but you also have to consider the game and the context.

Chamberlain’s was incredible, but it wasn’t against Manchester City, and it also made it 0–2 on the night, rather than opening the scoring. Genk is a team that Liverpool was expected to beat comfortably as well.

JR: I think that’s fair, but Chamberlain’s one was definitely harder to score I’d say. In terms of team goals, there’s definitely a big shout for Andy Robertson against Salzburg, which capped off a brilliant passing sequence and ended up with one full-back assisting the other.

Pep Lijnders described it as the ‘dream goal’, and you could see exactly why. It’s got to be up there alongside Emre Can against Hoffenheim among the best team goals scored under Klopp.

MA: Team goals and sweeping moves are something that Liverpool have been producing with regularity for a while now, and they are always a pleasure to watch. Moving forward with the ball in possession, like with that Robertson goal in the Champions League, is pretty much the first thing I think about when considering what a typical Liverpool performance involves under Klopp.

There have been a few sweeping moves throughout the season Sadio Mane’s in the derby is one that springs to mind as being a brilliant one too.

JR: Speaking of the derby, all five goals in that game were of such high quality. But there’s a real beauty in the simplicity of Divock Origi’s second, with Dejan Lovren supplying that magnificent raking pass, and Origi’s perfect touch to bring it down and keep his composure to lob it over Jordan Pickford.

I’d also throw in Mohamed Salah’s second goal against Arsenal where he picks the ball up on the halfway line and just makes an absolute mockery of David Luiz. That’s vintage Salah at his absolute best.

MA: On Salah, his header against Manchester City needs to be mentioned. From Trent’s superb left-footed switch to Robertson, and then Scot’s inch-perfect cross into the area, to Salah’s perfectly-timed header, everything about it was absolutely spot on. The Egyptians made it look so simply but with the speed, the ball was traveling at and a top-class goalkeeper to beat, he had to get it exactly right.

I’ve also got to give a shout out to Mane’s opener against Southampton. It was like one of Philippe Coutinho’s trademark strikes, as he linked inside and then curled an unstoppable shot into the far corner, which also came at a key moment in the match.

JR: I think if most teams scored that Mane goal, it would be up there among their goals of the season, but Liverpool have just scored so many of such a high standard that that one probably won’t even make the top five come May.

The last one I’d pick out is Trent’s strike against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, which was just a perfectly executed free-kick routine and really reminded you of the way Steven Gerrard used to score from there so frequently. But yeah, we could go on all day I’m sure…and there’ll no doubt be plenty more to salivate over in the weeks and months ahead.

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