Everton will be bouncing into this weekend’s game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against a turbulent Newcastle United side.
David Moyes has an opportunity to secure Everton’s third consecutive Premier League win for the first time in nearly two years on Saturday.
The Toffees have had some extra days rest over their opposition who were playing in France on Tuesday evening against Marseille.
Gary Neville hailed Everton’s display against Manchester United on Monday, which has seen the Blues climb above Liverpool in the table.
Everton have a real opportunity to make a statement on Saturday as the club could pull themselves into the European spots.
However, Eddie Howe has admitted he is fully aware of the dangers that the Toffees are going to pose at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Alan Stubbs has noticed a change in Everton’s mentality on the back of the victory on Monday night at Old Trafford.
The Blues have not exactly been free-scoring this season, but there have been clear threats from certain attacking players.
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Speaking to the media on Friday, Howe admitted he is well aware of the threat which Everton’s wingers are going to provide his side.
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“He [David Moyes] is a manager I respect. Huge amount of respect for him and the way he handles himself,” said Howe from St. James’ Park.
“He has done an unbelievable job at Everton, they are playing well too and have some dangerous players, especially in the wide areas.”
Last week, Ruben Amorim waxed lyrical about Iliman Ndiaye, who has posed a threat to Premier League sides all season.
On the back of a busy week for Newcastle, the Senegal international will surely be licking his lips at the prospect of going again before the Africa Cup of Nations.
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The hectic festive schedule is set to kick in for all Premier League sides, but those battling in Europe face a huge amount of games.
Moyes wants Everton to push for European qualification this season, with the league looking wide open once again.
Howe is having to navigate the struggles of playing midweek in Europe and he has admitted the Toon returned straight away after losing to Marseille on Tuesday.
Anthony Gordon feels Everton fans have treated him terribly
“I think the effort I gave them last year… I won players’ players (of the year) and manager’s player of the year, so for them to not even show me any credit or thank me, it hurts a little bit.”
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“We decided to come back straight after the game and tried to get back into our normal routine and rhythms. I thought the players looked well and we will get a better gauge today,” he said.
Everton News columnist Alan Myers wants to see Everton sign at least three players in January to strengthen their squad depth.
If Everton are to be playing in Europe next term, this is something they are also going to have to deal with.
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