WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - JANUARY 23

The excerpts on this page are taken from the local and national press and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton.

 

Tim Cahill is ready to expose Chelsea’s belief they can ‘walk all over’ Everton as a fatal arrogance in tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final showdown.

 

Avram Grant insisted last night that his Chelsea stars have bigger fish to fry than the Carling Cup.

The Chelsea boss, whose team take a 2-1 lead into tonight’s semi-final second leg against Everton at Goodison Park, is adamant the competition is not a prime target for his high-flying club – but for Everton, without a trophy in 13 long years, it will be.

 

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has warned Chelsea that they will be in for a rude awakening in tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final.

 

FC Twente are reportedly keen on Everton’s attacking midfielder Bjarni Vidarsson. The Dutch club are said to want the 19-year-old Icelander on loan with a view to a permanent transfer in June.

 

David Moyes has called on his players to produce the performance of the season tonight and usher in a new era at Goodison.

The Goodison Park outfit are aiming for their first final appearance since 1995 when they host Chelsea in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final.