James Garner thinks Everton have one of the best players in the Premier League

Everton fans have seen some seriously impressive individual displays this season with one player being hailed as one of the Premier League’s best by James Garner.

David Moyes saw the Friedkins provide him their full support over the summer with some quality additions made to the squad.

The proof has been in the pudding with Everton looking like a team capable of putting in a real push for European qualification.

Team
MP
W
D
L
GD
Pts
10

Brighton
8 3 3 2 1 12
11

Aston Villa
8 3 3 2 0 12
12

Everton
8 3 2 3 0 11
13

Leeds
9 3 2 4 -5 11
14

Brentford
8 3 1 4 -1 10
After deadline day passed, Moyes was pleased with Everton’s signings, which added to the quality of players like Iliman Ndiaye.

Pat Nevin could not take his eyes off Ndiaye against Manchester City at the weekend despite the Blues failing to find the back of the net.

The Senegal international is not the only player who has dazzled for Everton this season.

Moyes has waxed lyrical about Garner’s displays, but there is one Everton player who has really impressed the 24-year-old midfielder.

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James Garner says Everton teammate is one of the Premier League’s best
Everton News understands that Everton are confident over Garner inking a new deal on Merseyside before the end of the season.

He is not the only player at the Hill Dickinson Stadium whose future beyond this season remains in the balance.

Speaking to FourFourTwo, Garner has shed light on just how good loan signing Jack Grealish has been since his move from City.

“When he gets the ball, something happens. He’s been one of the best players in the league so far this season. He always wants the ball; he’s always there to help,” said the 24-year-old.

“It really is the ‘People’s Club’. That’s what sets Everton Football Club apart from the others. The fanbase is really local and very passionate.

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“He’s come into the group and settled right in, like he’s been here for years. That’s definitely helped him coming into the team. He’s very lively!”

Grealish has loved his time at Everton so far, with the 30-year-old finally playing football with a smile on his face again.

Just eight games into the Premier League season, Grealish is leading the way alongside Mohammed Kudus with the most assists (4).

25/26 Premier League Total
Appearances 7
Goals 1
Assists 4
From a football perspective, Everton fans would love to see Grealish sign permanently, but the finances involved will prove tricky.

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Troy Deeney has noticed how much happier Grealish looks since leaving City during the summer to join the Toffees.

Clearly, that is translating into improved performances after some testing years playing under Pep Guardiola.

On Merseyside, Grealish has admitted Moyes has given him more freedom to showcase his strengths on the ball.

The Friedkins took a significant financial gamble in pulling off a move for Grealish.

Everton will have to pay big to sign Grealish, permanently, but he has clearly already earned the respect of their teammates on Merseyside.