Home General'European football would represent a titanic turnaround'

'European football would represent a titanic turnaround'

by Luna
8 views
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Everton celebrates with Iliman Ndiaye
[Getty Images]

As a man with 745 games managed, David Moyes knows his way better than most around the Premier League block, particularly when it comes to winning away games.

Since the 62-year-old returned to Merseyside for a second spell 14 months ago, Everton have won the most matches on the road of any Premier League side other than Arsenal.

When Everton walk out at the Emirates, it will be 428 days since Moyes returned as manager with the club one point above the relegation zone.

They will begin the weekend sitting eighth in the Premier League and just five points off fifth – a position which could result in Champions League football.

Qualifying for any form of European football would represent a titanic turnaround for a club so recently embroiled in points deductions and relegation battles and, while Hill Dickinson Stadium is made for European nights, it is Everton's away form that has propelled their climb.

They are unbeaten in nine of their past 10 away games and have lost once on the road since October.

Everton’s excellent away form — since David Moyes’ return as manager in January 2025  Arsenal – 13 wins, 9 draws, 2 losses, +21 goal difference, 48 points Everton – 12 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses, +6 goal difference, 41 points Manchester City – 11 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses, +13 goal difference, 39 points Brentford – 12 wins, 3 draws, 9 losses, +4 goal difference, 39 points Crystal Palace – 11 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses, +2 goal difference, 38 points Aston Villa – 11 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses, 0 goal difference, 38 points
[BBC]

Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman believes they can pose a serious test of Arsenal's title credentials.

If the Blues were to manage a seismic shock against the leaders, Manchester City could close back within four points by winning on Saturday night at West Ham United – and with a game still in hand.

"I think in the past, you go there and you're a little bit worried and hope you might be able to get a result," he said.

"This year it's a bit different. You're going to the team seven points clear at the top of the table but I think it's Arsenal that'll be more worried.

"I think they will be nervous going to this game knowing that they have to keep on winning all of the games and realising that this isn't a pushover."

Read more on the Toffees’ formidable away form

Original Article

You may also like

Leave a Comment