Grealish’s time with Everton is a simple loan from Manchester City and, according to Premier League rules, loan players are not permitted to face their parent clubs. It means Grealish will have to watch Saturday’s game from the stands before hopefully returning to the lineup next weekend when Everton host Tottenham Hotspur.

Garner joined Everton from Man United in a bargain £9million deal back in 2022, and he has since forced himself onto the cusp of a senior England call-up. Moyes has backed him to break into the fold under Thomas Tuchel, and now, Garner has admitted that he is targeting a spot in the Three Lions’ World Cup squad.

The club have farmed several players out across the EFL's three divisions as they seek to continue their development in senior football

Manchester City's first Premier League fixture after the October international break is up against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's team will look for a consistent winning run after losing two games in the first seven matches of the season so far. They are fifth in the table with 13 points to their name.

David Moyes has done an excellent job since returning to Everton after helping keep them in the Premier League and then making a strong start to the season. Moyes was appointed Everton manager back in January, with the team sitting 16th in the Premier League and just one point above the drop zone.

Hooligans of Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton once joined forces against a notorious English firm. Football hooliganism is most associated with the 1980s, but every so often, violence still erupts near British football stadiums.

Brighton and Newcastle meet Saturday in a Premier League clash with both sides level on points and eyeing a move into the top half.