Everton faces old and new catch up after Manchester City defeat

Everton faces old and new came together for an impromptu catch up on Wednesday night after Manchester City’s win at Goodison Park.

A 2-0 win for City moved them top of the Premier League, overtaking Everton’s fiercest rivals Liverpool.

John Stones and Mikel Arteta – two familiar faces on Merseyside – both went into the home dressing room after the game.    

Everton players old and new caught up at Goodison Park after the game on Wednesday night – left to right: James McCarthy, Andre Gomes, Leighton Baines, Seamus Coleman, John Stones, Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta, Phil Jagielka

There they were joined by current Everton players, former team-mates and close friends for a photograph.

Dan Donachie, head of therapy services at the Toffees, got everyone together for the snap, which he later posted on Twitter. He captioned the picture: ‘Legends and friends.’

Stones was flanked by Leighton Baines, with Seamus Coleman stood behind him. Both helped Stones throughout his development at Everton after joining from Barnsley in 2013.

Leighton Baines and Stones during their playing days together at Everton in February 2016

Mikel Arteta and Tim Cahill (pictured in 2010) have stayed close friends since leaving the club

Arteta, stood at the back of the room in the shot, was next to close friend and former Everton team-mates Tim Cahill.

To Arteta’s left was Phil Jagielka, who the former Spanish midfielder also played with at Everton.

Also pictured were James McCarthy and Andre Gomes, who is on loan from Barcelona. 

Stones (left) celebrates with his Manchester City team-mates after Wednesday night’s win