What The Papers Say - 26 November

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Football London focuses on Armando Broja’s return to action after the on-loan forward played a pre-planned opening 45 minutes for Paul Tait’s Under-21s in Kings Langley on Monday night.

The Albania international started alongside fellow Senior Team players Jake O’Brien and Nathan Patterson, as the Blues fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Watford in the PL Cup.

Broja was withdrawn as planned during the break, getting vital minutes as he looks to force his way into Sean Dyche's squad.

Rob Guest of Football London writes: “Broja's long-awaited Everton debut could be just around the corner after joining the Merseyside club with an injury back in the summer.

"Broja will now be hoping to feature in the matchday squad on Sunday when the Toffees travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.”

Liverpool World reports on Patterson’s availablity, as the defender was sent off after receiving two yellow cards against the Hornets.

The Scot was dismissed due to him kicking the ball away after conceding a corner just after the hour mark.

The outlet writes the full-back will not be suspended for the Toffees’ trip to Old Trafford this weekend, though.

Fortunately, the rules regarding suspensions are competition specific, writes Will Rooney, who claims the 23-year-old will be available for this weekend’s Premier League fixture.