A football free weekend for Everton has been a great time to take stock, assess and refresh as we enter the final knocking of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Currently sitting eighth and very much in the European mix, this season has been somewhat refreshing compared to the misery of recent years.
The transition to Hill Dickinson Stadium has been anything but smooth – despite a promising start – which makes our current standing all the more impressive.
Everton's away form has been simply incredible. Joint third in terms of away points this season, with a 50% win ratio to boot.
It has been this impressive form that is to thank for our current league position. You also have to wonder what might have been if we could have mirrored it at home.
I have discussed previously that our inconsistency is our most consistent aspect this season, as is evident at a host of clubs who are clambering for those top half places.
Consistency is and will be built, as we navigate through the next few transfer windows and become more comfortable in our new river side surroundings.
There are murmurings that this summer will be an exciting one in relation to signings.
With our commercial revenue only going one way and a new, improved shirt sponsorship deal on the brink of being signed off, our owners will be keen to not rest on their laurels.
Before we can enjoy what's to come, we have the not so little task of travelling to the Emirates Stadium this Saturday.
Given Arsenal's comfortable position on top of the table, I'm sure their fans see our three points as a forgone conclusion.
It's understandable and justified, but don't forget about that away form….
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