Paul Merson has admitted he does not think most Premier League supporters realise how big Everton’s trip to Brentford actually is.
Everton make the trip to Brentford on Saturday, with three points allowing David Moyes’ side to leapfrog the Bees in the table.
Only goal difference separates the two sides heading into the game this weekend, with Champions League qualification on both sides’ radar.
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The Premier League now has five Champions League spots for next season and Merson thinks both of these clubs have a chance of shocking everyone.
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Paul Merson shares his Brentford vs Everton prediction
Jordan Pickford admitted Moyes is really pushing Everton towards Europe this season, with some huge games ahead of the Blues.
Speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson has claimed the importance of this game is going under the radar across the Premier League.
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“This is a humungous game, I don’t think many people realise how big it actually is!” he said.
“Both Brentford and Everton are just three points off fifth-place and now we know fifth would be enough to qualify for the Champions League.”
Everton have only averaged 10.4 points from their last seven games across the last 10 seasons.
“This game can go either way actually. But I have to back Everton here. They slaughtered Chelsea, and one million per cent should have got something from the Arsenal game. A crucial win to put them in contention for a Champions League place.”
Clubs like Everton have seemingly gone under the radar in the Premier League this season, with so much still to play for in these final weeks of the season.
Having not played a game in almost a month, the Toffees could make a real statement of intent by taking three points on Saturday.
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