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Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
Everton have made a really bright start to the Premier League season.
David Moyes’ side currently sit fifth in the table, above the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Everton are unbeaten in their opening six games, but there is still a feeling that they could’ve picked up more points.
The Toffees were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull City on the weekend and missed countless chances to secure the victory.
Notwithstanding that, after looking at their projected points total, it looks as though Toffees fans are set for a really exciting and successful campaign.
Everton manager David Moyes
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Everton have picked up 10 points from their first six games of the season, which means they are averaging 1.6 points per game.
Based on that average, the Toffees are projected to finish on 60 points come the end of the season, which would be their best total since the 2016/17 season under Ronald Koeman.
Last season, Liverpool finished fifth in the table on 60 points and thus qualified for the Champions League.
So, there is genuine rationale to suggest that if Everton continue their early-season form, they could make a serious challenge for the top five.
The most concerning thing at the moment is Thierno Barry, and that may sound strange. After all, he’s scored six goals in eight games.
But, Barry is still very wasteful in front of goal, and it’s become evident that his heading ability needs great improvement.
Against Hull, the Frenchman missed multiple chances and was partly responsible for the failure to get three points.
If he can become more clinical paired with a new striker in the January transfer window, Everton are well-placed to finish inside the top seven.
That’s ultimately the goal and what will determine whether Moyes gets a new contract, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season.