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3 Things We Learned From Arsenal vs Everton

 Everton are serious top 4 contenders

 

Roberto Martinez

Although there is that one team that stands out every few years in the Premier League that the majority think can really challenge the top 4, with the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle United most recently trying but failing, Everton are the first smaller Premier League team to seem like the real deal. Smart in possession, quick attacking play and a hard working midfield, Everton have everything needed to challenge for 4th place. Though the only worry would be that they may not be able to take their form into next season, as Romelu Lukaku, Gerard Deulofeu and Gareth Barry, who have been 3 of their most impressive players this term, are all loanees.

A deal for Barry could be easily negotiated, while they may be able to extend the young Catalan midfielders loan, but even if Lukaku wanted to stay at Goodison park, Chelsea would want more money than Everton could afford, unless they make the Champions League group stages come May. With Manchester United playing slow, sloppy football, Manchester City’s terrible away form, Tottenham’s lack of killer instinct and seemingly Chelsea’s lack of belief, Everton’s only real competition seems to be Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle in the long run. It could well be a good season for Martinez and Everton.