Rafa Benitez set to take over as Everton manager

We're seeing some big-time changes in the Premier League when it comes to managers. First, it was revealed that Patrick Viera will become the new manager of Crystal Palace. Everyone in London is going nuts over the news.

Now, EPL fans are taken aback by the latest update from Merseyside. That's because Rafa Benitez is all set to run the show for Everton. Whoa.

Premier League manager updates.

Everton have reached a verbal agreement with Rafa Benitez as new manager - paperworks pending. #EFC

Tottenham still in talks with Nuno Espirito Santo - but it’s an open race for Spurs job. #THFC

Patrick Vieira set to join Crystal Palace. #CPFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 29, 2021

Liverpool fans are surely raising their eyebrows, as Benitez was once the manager of LFC. Now, he'll head to the other side of the rivalry and try and help Everton get to an elite level. The Derby just got even more interesting.