Fourth within the Premier League, one level behind second, with a recreation in hand. A median of almost two factors per recreation from seven wins and three attracts in 14 matches.
That’s the various desk if simply away matches counted.
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David Moyes’ aspect have been extremely spectacular on the street this season, behind solely , and when it comes to factors gained.
Then once more, have accrued just one level fewer on enemy territory.
The explanation Everton are eighth slightly than within the thick of the Champions League locations has been their type at Hill Dickinson Stadium, which has but to supply a lot by the use of dwelling consolation.
Nonetheless, unbeaten in six away from dwelling, the Blues now face the last word check at league leaders Arsenal on Saturday – and historical past is towards them.
Mikel Arteta’s crew, seven factors clear on the prime of the Premier League, have one of the best dwelling report within the division.
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Not solely that, however solely as soon as in 30 years have Everton received at Arsenal. That was , in entrance of an empty Emirates Stadium when Gunners keeper Bernd Leno gifted them a late winner.
Typically, this explicit nook of north London has proved harrowing for Everton supporters, though not less than ended a run of 10 straight defeats in entrance of followers at Arsenal.
To this point this season, Everton have scored 16 objectives on the street (from an xG of 15.4), averaged just below three pictures on the right track per recreation and commanded 39.5% possession.
Being dogged, resolute and packing a punch on the counter has been a profitable blueprint to wins at Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle in current months.
On Saturday, alternative knocks to show an unlikely thorn in Arsenal’s title problem.
Moyes will relish it.