Everton sit fifth in the Premier League table and remain unbeaten after five games, having secured nine points from two wins and three draws. Manager David Moyes guided the Toffees to a 1-0 home victory against Ipswich Town, with Thierno Barry scoring his fifth goal of the season in the 11th minute. Everton's solid defense has kept five clean sheets in seven matches overall.

However, Moyes refused to discuss European qualification, wary of the painful conclusion to the previous 2025-26 campaign. Last season, Everton squandered a strong finish, winning 3-0 over Chelsea in March before collapsing with no wins in their final seven games, finishing 13th. Moyes stated he is not telling the media about European ambitions, focusing instead on improving the attack.

He criticized the team for failing to create better chances, noting 21 shots against Ipswich with only two on target. Key attackers Iliman Ndiaye and Beto departed the club on transfer deadline day, leaving Barry as the only recognised striker. Moyes emphasized the squad must improve finishing and crossing to reach their potential, despite the impressive unbeaten run.