Everton FC has threatened to sue campaign group Keep Everton In Our City (KEIOC). It is focused on the assertion on KEIOC’s website that the Everton fans ballot over the stadium move last summer was unfair.

Victor Anichebe has remained on Merseyside this week in order to give himself a chance of figuring against Derby on Sunday. The young striker returned to Finch Farm on Wednesday to begin working on his fitness after overcoming a virus that left him hospitalised last week and ruled him out of the 207th Merseyside derby.

Leon Osman has spoken of his pride after wearing the captain’s armband against Liverpool. The midfielder was given the opportunity to lead the Blues following the substitution of skipper Phil Neville during the 1-0 defeat at Anfield.

Tim Howard says Everton’s supporters will be vital in the last six games of the season. The Toffees are trying to chase down Liverpool in fourth, whilst also looking over their shoulders at sixth placed Portsmouth.

After Rafa Benitez’s comments that Everton soured the Derby with their comments about both himself and Steven Gerrard, Everton have hit back.