After finishing the previous season on a high, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c39043 have gotten off their 2012/13 campaign off to a flyer. A team which had developed a reputation of being the ‘slow starters’ over the last decade, the situation now depicts a totally different reading,
as the men in blue have already signalled out their intentions of challenging for a top-four berth this term.
On the opening day, they put up a sparkling show against the 19 times league champions, Manchester United, catching them off-guard to secure an emphatic 1-0 win at Goodison Pak. They then backed it up with another impressive show, recording a 3-1 victory
against Aston Villa at Villa Park – their first win at the stadium since 2005.
What is even more encouraging for the Toffees is how the senior players have stepped up to the plate to lead their team’s charge. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marouane-Fellaini-c24295 have already started firing and are creating all kinds
of problems for their opposition.
The Toffees run of late has led many to believe that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Moyes’ men have got what it takes to mount a sustained challenge for a Champions League berth and that they can inflict considerable damage on the Premier League’s big guns.
However, it they are to fulfil their goal of returning the elite European competition to Goodison Park, they will have to put up a consistent show and make a habit of beating the top teams. But the question arises, are they prepared and equipped enough
to edge their financially mighty English rivals?
To get a good answer to that, one needs to scrutinize how things have fared for them over the last year or so.
After doing successful business during the January window, the Toffees were able to acquire the services of Nikica Jelavic, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darron-Gibson-c10368 and Steven Pienaar, all of whom have met stupendous success during their stay at Merseyside.
The squad was further strengthened during the summer, as Everton were able to land http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Mirallas-c20751 who has already formed a potent partnership with Jelavic upfront. Hence, their problem of being over reliant on the Croatian sensation seems to have been solved
for the long run.
The Toffees already boast one of the best defensive line-ups in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, which is good enough to keep any team at bay on their day.
Also, the midfield has put up an impressive show, with the likes of Pienaar and Fellaini not just setting up opportunities for their attackers, but also involving themselves frequently in the frontline.
Moyes faces no major worries as far as his squad is concerned. However, if his side are to realize their dream of ending inside the top four, they will need to be more consistent in their approach and make Goodison Park a fortress. Any slip ups against the
weaker opponents could dent their ambitions, as the margin of error in the Premier League is minimal.
Everton have the advantage of having made a strong start to the season, as they are renowned to be one of the most dangerous teams in the second half of the season. Moyes possesses all the tools and ingredients to mastermind a memorable campaign for his
side. Whether or not he will be able to accomplish it is yet to be seen. But one thing is for sure. Champions League football is well within their sights.
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