David Moyes, Manager of Everton, applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)placeholder image
David Moyes, Manager of Everton, applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Everton’s 3-0 win over Chelsea has moved them within three points of the Premier League top five.
David Moyes says that the face that Everton are challenging for European qualification is ‘unbelievable’ as his side have an outside chance of finishing in the Champions League spots.
The Toffees’ 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium means they are eighth in the Premier League table. Everton are just three points adrift of fierce foes Liverpool, who are fifth and currently occupy the final Champions League berth.
With seven matches remaining, Moyes’ men cannot be written off to reach Europe’s elite club competition. In truth, a place in the Europa League or Europa Conference League may be more realistic. But given the recent troubles that Everton have had on and off the pitch, they are punching well above the expectations of many - and Moyes is savouring the moment.
Speaking after the Chelsea triumph, delivered by a Beto double and a magnificent goal from Iliman Ndiaye, Moyes said: "I'd love to say it was [a possibility] as I'm trying to be more positive than I would normally be, but for Everton to even be in the mix for Europe is unbelievable, whether it is Conference League or Champions League.
"We were sitting here last year just beginning to edge ourselves away from relegation and still had lots of money to pay off, new ownership and 10 or 12 players out of contract - so for us to be in the position we are now is just great.
"I can imagine, if we could possibly do it, what it would do for the crowds here as Evertonians are desperate to get back amongst it."
Everton are not in action for three weeks because of the international break followed by the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Blues’ next fixture takes place when they travel to Brentford on Saturday 11 April. The Bees are seventh in the table after a 0-0 draw against Leeds United and also harbour European ambitions.
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