Everton fans have had a number of things to cheer about over recent days, with plenty of promise for things to come on Merseyside.
Sean Dyche’s side put in a heart display on Saturday in north London to return from north London with a point.
However, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticised Everton for their approach to the game as they failed to cause his defence any issues.
But there were plenty of positives to take from the game with a number of the Arsenal fans wowed by Jordan Pickford who pulled off some stunning saves.
It was not just Pickford who impressed for Everton, though, with Armando Broja making a positive appearance from the bench.
Armando Broja of Everton battles with Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadiu...
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What Armando Broja has said after his Everton cameo
There has been a lot of excitement building internally at Everton over Broja and his return to the pitch following his lengthy injury.
Everton signed the Albania international on loan and are only now getting to reap the rewards in December, with Dyche introducing him from the bench.
Speaking to EvertonTV, the on-loan striker shared his desire to earn his spot in the starting XI having now had a taste for the action.
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“That’s obviously down to the manager. I can only train well and do the things they want from me,” he said.
Broja’s stats vs Arsenal
24 minutes played
3/4 successful dribbles
3/5 aerial duels won
15 touches
1 tackle
1 clearance
“So, like I said, come on the pitch, fight, help out the team, try to draw fouls, try to get my team up the pitch, try to do the basics of football.
“And obviously it’s down to the manager and what team he decides to have. I can only keep applying pressure and keep doing my part.”
It wasn’t just the striker who was delighted with his display as Everton fans praised Broja’s performance against Arsenal after the game.
Armando Broja ineligible to face parent club Chelsea
Just as the Albanian is getting into a rhythm, Broja will not be able to feature in the final game before Christmas as it comes against his parent club.
The game against the Londoners could be seen as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s last chance to secure his spot in the side following Broja’s encouraging cameos.
Everton will be hosting Chelsea this weekend at Goodison Park, which will provide the Toffees with another stern challenge.
Dyche has admitted Broja could start a game following his return from injury, that could well come on Boxing Day against Nottingham Forest if Calvert-Lewin fails to impress this weekend.
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