Carlo Ancelotti (right) with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright during Everton's home game with Arsenal on SaturdayEverton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their manager on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Everton announced Ancelotti's arrival on Saturday before the home Premier League game against Arsenal, who appointed former Gunners and Toffees midfielder Mikel Arteta as their head coach on Friday. "This is a great club with a rich history and a very passionate fanbase," added former AC Milan, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain boss Ancelotti. Everton have beaten Chelsea 3-1 and drawn 1-1 at Manchester United in their two Premier League matches so far under Ferguson. Everton ended Saturday 15th in the Premier League table - four points above the relegation zone.

Source: BBC December 21, 2019 11:21 UTC