everton The relationship with head coach Sean Dyche ended on Thursday but it did not affect their play on the pitch FA Cup In the third round, they defeated league team Peterborough 2-0.
However, Everton, while searching for a manager to replace Dyche, find themselves locked in another relegation battle in the Premier League, having managed just one win in their previous 11 games, a game in against struggling Wolves in December.
So far, they have only recorded 3 wins in 19 league games and are ranked 16th.
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Dyche traveled to Everton’s training facility on Thursday morning to say goodbye following his release from the club, with his column still appearing on the Peterborough match show.
The team against Peterborough was coached by former Everton defender Leighton Baines (now under-18s coach) and club captain Seamus Coleman, using Dyche’s pre-selected starting eleven .
Peterborough almost took a surprise first-half advantage when Cian Hayes’ low shot was cleared off the goal line by Jarrad Branthwaite.
In the 42nd minute, Beto received a pass from Harrison Armstrong in the penalty area, passed Peterborough goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic and sent the ball into the unguarded net, which silenced Everton. The supporters were in high spirits.
Everton suffered a setback when their on-loan striker Armando Broja required oxygen and was carried off the pitch with his right ankle heavily bandaged.
The long-awaited family moment did not materialize for Everton’s Ashley Young, who came on late in the game while his son, Peterborough player Taylor, remained on the bench.
Branthwaite was brought down by Jardel Katongo in the dying seconds and Iliman Ndiaye converted the penalty to ensure Everton won their first game since Dyche’s departure.