Everton face Tottenham in north London on the final day of the Premier League season.
The match gives David Moyes the chance to relegate Spurs as Tottenham currently sit precariously in 16th place – one point above the relegation zone whilst on a concerning run of six consecutive defeats.
Everton have European football to fight for as the Toffees sit eighth on 43 points – but even if qualification for Europe is no longer on the table once the final day of the season arrives, there is still a significant motivator to get a result and relegate Tottenham.
Is this genuinely realistic…🤔
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Everton can reduce list of ever-present Premier League members to five by relegating Spurs
It might be news to some that six clubs have never dropped out of the Premier League since it was implemented in 1992.
Everton – who want Crysencio Summerville – are one of the six, along with Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham.
However, the Toffees would ensure this exclusive club becomes even more exclusive if Moyes can relegate Spurs on the final day of the campaign.
It would be some achievement to be one of just five ever-present clubs in the history of the Premier League after 34 years of the competition existing.
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The ultimate dream for Everton would be to hold the crown of being the only club to never drop out of the Premier League, but with Arsenal currently sitting top of the table, hopes of that happening any time soon seem far-fetched.
David Moyes has his work cut out as nine – or eight – tough fixtures loom
The final day meeting with Tottenham might not be that difficult given how much of a mess Spurs are in right now, but there are still eight fixtures preceding the trip to N17 which Everton must navigate to have any hope of European football next term.
As you can see below, the Toffees play Arsenal and Chelsea in the next two games, before a tricky trip to Brentford. The Bees have only lost three out of 14 home games in the Premier League this term.
Liverpool then come to the Hill Dickinson Stadium before Everton embark on a trip to West Ham, who are showing some fight under Nuno Espirito Santo with seven wins from their last 11 games.
Everton then play three tough sides in Manchester City, Crystal Palace and Sunderland before the clash against Tottenham on the final day.
There could be a fire sale in north London this summer if they go down! 🔥
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Dominic Solanke of Tottenham Hotspur plays during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur warms up before the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland.
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Everton may well be in pole position to qualify for the UEFA Conference League – at least – right now, but there is clearly still a lot to do before European qualification is secured.
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