Wednesday’s Toffee Bites: Everton claim new stadium will bolster local economy

It’s match day once again, and Everton sorely need a win, even if it is against struggling Sunderland. Expect a different side today. The Blues need to rest some of their veterans eventually. This game provides a nice opportunity to do just that.

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The Dutchman deserves time to turn around Everton’s fortunes.

Wednesday’s Toffee Bites

Bramley Moore Dock Stadium Set To Bring £1b To City Economy - EvertonFC.com
The club is making some big claims.

Wayne Rooney in the passenger seat as he arrives at training - Liverpool Echo
The Everton striker was driven to Finch Farm for the first time after his drink-driving ban.

Wayne Rooney begs to play in Everton Carabao Cup clash - Daily Mail Online
Since returning to Everton, the former England captain has started all 10 of their competitive games and appeared in 868 of a possible 900 minutes of action.

Koeman sets his men tough target to get the season back on track - Mirror Online
Big-spending Blues have lost four in a row without scoring a single goal, now their manager wants four straight wins before the October international break — starting with Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie.

Chris Sutton lays into Ronald Koeman’s summer business - Express.co.uk
Sutton slams Everton’s summer transfer activity and questioned why the departing Romelu Lukaku was not replaced.

What and How to Watch

MLS: Atlanta United vs. LA Galaxy, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Toronto FC vs. Montreal Impact, 7:30 p.m. ET, MLS Live
La Liga: Athletic Club vs. Atletico Madrid, 2 p.m. ET, beIN Sports
Real Madrid vs. Real Betis, 4 p.m. ET, beIN Sports
Serie A: Benevento vs. Roma, 12 p.m. ET, beIN Sports
Juventus vs. Fiorentina, 2:45 p.m. ET, beIN Sports
Bundesliga: Koln vs. Eintracht Frankfurt, 12:30 p.m. ET, FS2
Hertha BSC vs. Bayer Leverkusen, 2:30 p.m. ET, FS2
Hamburger SV vs. Borussia Dortmund, 2:30 p.m. ET, FS1
League Cup: Everton vs. Sunderland
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest, 2:45 p.m. ET, ESPN3
Arsenal vs. Doncaster Rovers, 2:45 p.m. ET, ESPN3
Manchester United vs. Burton Albion, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN3
West Bromwich Albion vs. Manchester City, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN3
US Open Cup Final: Sporting Kansas City vs. New York Red Bulls, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN2

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